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I’d never doubted Miles loved me.
But I became certain he was my person for life when he didn’t hesitate to sit down with my family to find a solution for how we could do what was best for Reed.
It had taken planning. A lot of heavy discussions with the people in our lives. More planning and phone calls and spreadsheets and contracts. Miles had been in his element, no doubt, and watching him put every ounce of his knowledge and attention into our project had made me fall even more hopefully in love with him.
I should never have questioned whether he’d do absolutely anything for someone he loved. After all, he had a sexy scar on his ass that proved he’d take a bullet for his friends.
Two weeks had passed since that dreaded day on the bridge, and we’d finally gotten all our ducks in a row. In another week, we’d start our new adventure.
Today, we were informing the last of the important people in our lives about our next moves.
When we arrived at the restaurant, Weston, Elise, Elliot, Kit, Saoirse, and Luca were already waiting for us to join them for brunch. By necessity, Saoirse knew what was up, but we hadn’t had a chance to tell anyone else. And maybe it was easier to get it all out of the way in one fell swoop.
“What a surprise, you’re late,” Elliot deadpanned before rising to kiss my cheek and pat Miles’ shoulder.
“How would we make an entrance if we were on time?” Not one to settle for a friendly pat, Miles went around kissing the tops of everyone’s head. “Where’s my baby Josephine?”
Kit picked up her iced coffee. “Baby Josephine is actually a toddler who doesn’t like to sit still for long periods of time. Her mother wanted to have a relaxing meal, so she’s with one of her favorite uncles.”
We exchanged a glance, and I squeezed Miles’ hand. We’d have to make time to go love on Joey in the next week.
Miles sighed. “Fine. That’s fair, I guess.”
Miles pulled out my chair for me, and I took my seat next to Saoirse while he sat on my other side, next to Weston. He was nervous, and so was I. Mostly for him. He really wanted to be supported and for everyone to understand our decision.
Conversation picked up normally after that. Kit and Elliot told us about her pregnancy—they were having a boy—and the mischief Joey had been up to lately. We weren’t quite ready to start our revelation. We’d already decided to wait until after we’d ordered.
Our server was particularly efficient today. Drinks were served, orders were taken before we wanted them to be, and it was now or never.
Miles took my hand in his and rested them on the table. “We have some things we would like to share with everyone.”
All eyes were on us.
I imagined they were guessing we were about to announce we were moving in together or getting engaged. Even pregnancy.
“I’m all ears,” Luca said.
Saoirse gave us a nod of encouragement, and Weston watched his brother intensely.
Miles took a breath. “Daisy, her brother Reed, and I are moving to Sacramento next week.”
“What?” Elise gasped. “Next week?”
“What about Peak?” Luca swiveled to Saoirse. “What about Peak?” he repeated.
She patted his arm. “It’s okay, love. Just listen.”
Miles was most worried how Weston would react. Despite everything, he still looked up to his big brother and didn’t want to disappoint him.
“I’m not leaving Peak,” Miles explained. “Saoirse and I have always talked about expanding to work with businesses in other states, and this is part of that. I’ll be able to take meetings online and commute when I need to. The timing works well, since we’ve promoted Rebecca to junior strategist. She can pick up the day-to-day slack while I’m in California.”
“You knew about this?” Elise asked Saoirse.
“I did. I’m pretty heartbroken Miles won’t be in the office with me every day, but as far as the business goes, I think we have a solid plan on how it will work.”
Miles winked at her. “It’s kind of our job.”
She laughed. “That it is.”
