Page 14 of That Irresistible Poison (Calluvia's Royalty 2)

"The wedding is in two months, how the hell am I going to plan a whole reception?"

"You’re not. You and Elliot are. I don't mind what you do, as long as everyone has food and there's a band," she replies.

Izzy laughs when Maisy grins at her. I feel like I'm missing out on some kind of joke.

"Elliot and I planning anything together is going to be a mess. You seriously don't want that to happen in front of all of your guests," I say and lift an eyebrow at herwhen she waves a hand at me. I cannot work with that asshole. She has to be kidding. With his new, weird behaviour, I'll end up killing him during the first discussion.

"You won't mess anything up because you love me, and Elliot will be on his best behaviour."

"I don't think this is a good idea," Emilia says.

I know she is thinking about this morning. I look over at Maisy’s hopeful face, and I know I have no choice. I can’t let her down, and I love her too much to say no. She has been through so much this last year, and part of me feels guilty for not finding her sooner when she left. I should have hunted her down, but instead, I thought she would come to me. In the end, it all worked out when her fiancé found her.

"All right," I say, and she grins at me.

"I can't wait to get married." Izzy sighs, clearly thinking about Blake.Blake and Izzy have been together a while now, and they are still great together.

"I think one King wedding a year is enough." I laugh even thinking about it.

"Oh, not right now, but I know I want him,"she replies.

"I would never have guessed that,” I say sarcastically, and then add, “You two are perfect for each other, Iz." I smile at my best friend’s blush.

"Can I get you anything?" a waitress interrupts. I order a coffee and Emilia does too.Maisy and Izzy already have their drinks with them. Jake starts crying, and Maisy pulls a bottle out of her bag to give to him. His eyes light up when he sees the food. Typical boy.

"I think you and Elliot would be good together," Izzy says with a grin.

"No, we wouldn't. I mean, I think he would rock my socks in bed, but the moment he talks, he ruins his pretty body," I say, and Izzy coughs up her drink before laughing and wiping her face with a napkin.

"I think Izzy was talking about being good at working together on the wedding reception," Maisy says with a small chuckle.

"Oh, well," I say, looking away while my cheeks light up a little. It’s rare I get embarrassed, but talking about Elliot does seem to have that effect on me. I’m not sure I like it.

"Are you finally going to admit you fancy my brother?" Izzy laughs at my blushing, red cheeks.

Luckily for me, our coffee arrives, and Emilia walks off to take a call.Jake finishes his bottle with Maisy and sits up, releasing a massive burp. He is even cute as he burps.

"Let me hold my nephew," I say, putting my arms out for Jake.

"Sure." Maisy smiles, handing the smiling baby to me. I kiss his stomach, making him giggle before holding him in my arms. I push some of his black hair out of his green eyes before admiring his cute outfit. He is wearing an 'I love Daddy' top with rockets on it. He has little socks and jeans on, too.

"I like his clothes," I say to Maisy.

"That's Daddy. Poor Jake doesn't have a choice in what he wears until he gets older. Seb keeps buying them matching clothes. I really feel Jake will hate them when he grows up." Maisy laughs, taking a sip of her drink.

"Anyway, I will send you and Elliot a list of the people coming. I guess you can surprise us with the rest of the details," she says, looking innocently at my suspicious face.I’m suspicious because Maisy isn’t the type to just hand over the control of a massive thing like her reception. I know she must have a plan, but I’m not sure what it is. Emilia comes back to the table with a small smile.

"Oh, and thanks for both of Blake’s birthday presents, Allie." Izzy winks at me, making me laugh thinking of what I got Blake; well, it was for Izzy to wear. I made him a chocolate cake as well; the cake didn’t last two minutes when the King brothers saw it.

"What did she get him?" Emilia asks Izzy.

"A very sexy underwear set in my size. Let's say Blake thinks Allie has great taste and wants me to go shopping with her more." Izzy laughs. I’m suddenly thankful I was so drunk last night that I fell fast asleep straight away and didn’t have to hear how much Blake liked the present. That is the downside of our apartment. The walls are way too thin.

"I can do that, bestie."I wink at her.

"Only you would give a sex-orientated present for a birthday,"Maisy says with a laugh as Jake is climbing over my shoulder and pulling my hair at the same time. I pull him down, and I realise that he is eating my hair, too.

“Jake, that can’t taste nice,” I mutter, pulling my ponytail out of his hands. He grins up at me, a grin that reminds me of his dad and uncles. Jake definitely has inherited the King brothers’ good genes.