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"Craig made me see that." Her smile was whimsical.

"God, he's stubborn and forceful. Nothing I said or did turned him off. He's so bloody patient."

She focused on her brother.

"Will you come with us to Vegas? I want you as a witness. You and Sherry."

His eyes narrowed. "Honey, Sherry and I are just talking."

"And we both know that woman's bonkers over you. Let's make it a thing."

Excitement shone in her lovely mahogany eyes.

"A weekend of fun and debauchery. You two will be our witnesses instead of a couple of strangers."

"I'm not sure..."

"Put it to Sherry. Just tell her the situation and have her call me if anything. If you don't want to tell her the full story, tell her we've decided to elope."

"No." He shook his head decisively. "I want complete transparency between us, and she's discreet."

"All right." She lifted their joined hands and pressed them to her left cheek.

"We're fine. We're going to be okay."

Leaning over, he kissed her forehead. "More than."

*****

Sherry said yes and got a kick out of the private jet. The reunion with the woman wasn't as awkward as Regina feared because Sherry made it a point of duty to walk over and wrap her arms around Regina.

"Your brother is finally coming to his senses," she whispered, making Regina laugh, the relief coming through.

And they made an adventure of it. Craig, being Craig, made certain they had champagne, caviar, and canapés on the short flight.

The hotel, one on the strip, was owned by the company, so they were given the royal treatment and the penthouse suite.

They roamed the strip, stopping in casinos and making a night of it. The women stuck to the slot machines, while the men went to the blackjack and craps.

When Regina and Sherry had depleted their money and won back some of it, they wandered over to the table to watch their men, cheering them on when they won.

Craig had a straight poker face that revealed nothing at all, not even when he was raking in the pile. But they both knew when to call it in.

He took his winnings and took them straight to the jewelry store where he bought her a stunning pair of diamond earrings and a matching square-cut diamond ring for the wedding.

"New beginnings," he murmured when he gave it to her.

Dylan bought Sherry a ruby ring and matching earrings. "To match the dress you'll be wearing tomorrow."

They strolled along the strip and had a late-night meal at a seafood restaurant.

"I like your guy," Sherry told her when they went to the ladies' room to freshen up. "He's down to earth and not out of reach in spite of his money," she remarked, reapplying her lipstick and checking her thick natural curls.

"And he's into you in a very big way."

"I'm into him in a very big way too," Regina told her with a laugh. "I never thought I would get here."

Sherry slid her a sympathetic smile as she recapped the tube.