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I come far too fast.
But she doesn't mind. She watches wide-eyed, like she's taking notes, like she's committing every moment to memory.
She stands and offers me a tissue and watches as I clean myself.
"So this is game on, huh?" Her eyes meet mine. "Whoever breaks first loses."
"How do you define breaking?"
"Touching below the waist." She presses her lips to mine. A soft, slow kiss. One with the perfect mix of promise, heat, affection.
Then she pulls back, slips into pajamas, gets ready for bed like this is any normal night.
Like she isn't driving me out of my fucking mind.
Like she's sure she's going to win this game without trying.
In the morning,we pack, check out, drink too much tea and coffee during a brunch with the entire party.
Then we head out with Cassie and Damon.
Laurel and Zack drive back with the grooms.
Even though we don't hit traffic, and we only stop to refill our drinks and use the bathroom, the drive feels far too long.
We get back to my place in the afternoon.
It's Monday. I only have one more day of vacation. My boss insisted I have a proper honeymoon.
One day isn't enough.
But I'm going to savor every moment of it.
Finally, Cassie and Damon say goodbye and drive back to Mom and Dad's house in Mom's car.
Daphne leaves for two hours to gather enough to stay here for a few weeks.
I use the time to grab groceries and fix dinner.
She walks into a house that smells of oregano and tomato.
But she's not alone.
My parents are with her.
Hers too.
Chapter Thirty-Two
Jackson
"Nice to hear the news my oldest son got married from Instagram." Dad moves through the house like he owns the place. That's how he does everything. Wherever he goes, he's the man in charge. Usually, he does it with a casual smile, as if he doesn't see anything as a big deal. Today, he's not attempting to sell his easygoing side.
"We didn't hear it from Instagram." Mom greets me with a hug. "We heard from Cassie."
"She didn't," Daphne says.
Mom nods and releases me. "She did. And we're not mad. We're disappointed."
