Page 134 of Lion’s Den

Cam knocked on the door.

Judge Thomas’ judicial assistant opened the door, smiling. “Go to the inner chamber. Judge Thomas is ready for you and your friends.”

The door to the inner chamber opened before Cam could knock. Judge Thomas shook Cam’s hand and hugged Sedona. “I’m so glad you asked me to marry you. I’m honored.”

“We appreciate you squeezing us into your schedule,” Sedona said.

“For you, young lady, I’ll be glad to make the court wait.” He shook David’s hand and those of his brothers present. “Looks like you have plenty of witnesses, so let’s proceed, shall we?”

Ten minutes later, Judge Thomas said, “Cam, you may kiss your bride.”

He gently tugged Sedona into his arms and kissed her. Cam ignored the catcalls and applause from their friends. When he lifted his head, Sedona’s eyes were unfocused. Yeah, that’s what he wanted. “Are you ready?” he asked.

“For what?”

“Everything. First on the list is buying breakfast, then we need an engagement ring and wedding band for you.”

She wrinkled her nose. “It sounds like fun, except my hand is swollen.”

“We’ll ask the folks at the jewelry store for suggestions.” He eyed her hand. “We’ll choose the set of rings that you love, then select a chain necklace so that you can wear the rings around your neck until your wrist heals.”

“That’s perfect.”

“Hey!” Dario grinned. “It’s our turn to kiss the bride.”

Cam scowled. “If any lips but mine touch Sedona’s, you’ll drink your meals for a month.”

His friend rolled his eyes. “Yeah, yeah. We’ve got it.”

His teammates took turns hugging Sedona and slapping Cam on the back.

David said, “Before you leave, we need to talk.”

“On that note, I’ll excuse myself to finish out my day.” Judge Thomas left them.

“Which of us are you talking about?” Cam asked.

“The Thunderhawks plus Sedona.”

“Come with me, ladies,” Mrs. G said. “We’ll have our own tea party to celebrate Cam and Sedona’s wedding and plan their reception/celebration party.”

“Sounds like fun.” David’s wife, Emma, looked at her sisters-in-law. “Right?”

The rest of the women exhibited varying degrees of enthusiasm, but all agreed to go with the Montgomery’s housekeeper.

As soon as the door closed behind his wife, David said, “You heard me claim The Thunderhawks as my deputies and as the Morgan County SAR Team. What will it take to make that a reality?”

“I’m in,” Dario said. “Hope you need an EOD man once in a while.”

David chuckled. “We have the occasional bomb threat.”

“Excellent. I’d hate to let my skills become rusty. Isaac?”

“Yeah, I’m in, if the rest of The Thunderhawks are in. Spencer?”

“Depends. Can I work a few shifts a month as an EMT?”

“They’ve been begging for help, so I’d say that would be a definite yes.”