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Her smile slayed him with its loving, I-fully-give-myself-to-you, I’m-all-yours intensity.
They showered in caring, affectionate silence, and when they were done, they dried off and curled up in bed, falling asleep within seconds of tangling their limbs together.
* * * *
Chase’s ringtone roused Alexander from sleep. With bleary eyes, he patted the bedside table and grabbed his phone.
Eight a.m.
Fuck.
He and Sage had gotten to bed less than five hours ago. Alexander wanted to let it go to voicemail, but his conscience wouldn’t allow it. He had to make sure his best mate was okay. “Hey, you all right?” he said, his voice low and hoarse.
“So far so good. I’m gonna be a bit black and blue from the crash but, otherwise, I’ll make a full recovery. You sound like shit.”
“It’s been a tough night.”
“Is Sage okay?”
“Yeah.” Mostly.
“Are you?”
“Getting there. And you’re calling because…?”
“I wanted to see if you and my sis had hooked up.” Alexander could hear the proud, I-got-ya-dude smirk in his voice.
“Right.”
“So, you two are together, huh?”
Alexander swallowed. Here goes… “Yeah.”
“About fucking time.”
“What?”
“You’ve had the hots for each other as long as I can remember. You think I didn’t notice? No one could miss the attraction…except you two. It was almost comical. Neither of you could push past your bullshit to see the potential.”
“So, what are you saying?
“I support your relationship, always have. I’m not one of those overprotective big brothers. I want what’s best for my sister, and you’re it. I can’t imagine any other man suiting her better, any other man I’d trust as much as you.”
Relief washed over him like cool, refreshing summer rain. “Thanks. I didn’t realize I needed to hear it, but having your blessing makes everything even better.”
“So, when’s the wedding?”
Alexander chuckled. “Fuck, give me some time! I need to find a ring first.”
“No, you don’t. She loves you. All she wants is the promise of forever.”
One thing he definitely could do. He wouldn’t propose anything less.
Sage stirred, turning to snuggle into him, placing her hand on his heart.
Alexander tenderly held his woman to him, careful not to prematurely rouse her from a much-needed rest. “We need to let you know some stuff. If you’re free, we’ll visit this afternoon.”
“Everything all right?”
