Page 65 of Burning Skies
I hug her with my free arm. “How’s cheerleading going?”
“So great. I love it.”
“Your squad looked amazing at the last home game.”
“Thank you. We had fun. I’m so glad we ran into each other. I wanted to ask if you’ll be able to make the dress fitting this Friday evening for Baylee’s wedding.”
“I’m so sorry for not responding to your text this weekend.” It came in between all of those calls from my father. “But yes, I can make it.”
“Perfect.” She tells me what time to meet the wedding party at the Texas Rose Bridal Shop. “The guys are getting fitted for their tuxes across the street, and then we’re hoping to go to dinner.”
Another night where I get to see Beau? Count me in.
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BEAU
“Arms out, please.”Mrs. Shaw takes Maverick’s measurements for his tuxedo. He’s grinning from ear to ear the whole time.
Per Baylee’s request, I snap a few photos of her fiancé, which I’ll give her after they tie the knot.
Mav glances through the plate-glass window as though he can see into the bridal shop across the street. “Baylee says the girls’ dresses look great.”
Jace sits in one of the chairs along the wall. “Is she pregnant? Is that why y’all are racing to the altar?”
“We’re not racing anywhere. It took us years to get to this point. And now that I know she’s the one, why would I want to wait?”
“Just saying, what’s the rush? You already live together.”
Maverick rolls his eyes. “Someday, you’ll get it.”
Rhett chuckles and pats Mav on the back. “Glad you know what you want. Paige and I are really happy for you guys.”
Sitting next to Jace, I elbow him and lower my voice so Maverick doesn’t hear. “Why are you so surly today?”
“Just annoyed. First, Rhett got married. Now, Mav. Next year,it’ll probably be you with your secret sweetheart.” He rolls his eyes.
Rhett sits next to me. “Who has a secret sweetheart?”
Shit. I shoot Jace a look he immediately understands. Because Honey and I just happened, I don’t think we’re ready to face whatever ribbing we’ll get from my brothers. And I don’t want her catching flak from her family. Jace scrubs his face and pulls a lie outta his ass. “One of my bandmates has a girl. Doesn’t want to leave her behind when we go on the road. It’s a mess.”
Rhett nods. “You’ve been doing that cleanse, right? No sex for a month? How’s it going?”
“I’m in a bad fucking mood twenty-four seven. That’s how it’s going.”
Rhett chuckles, and I grab Jace in a chokehold. “Poor baby bro. Not getting laid.”
He jerks out of the chair, yanks me to the ground, and tries to get me to submit. Rhett yells at us. Maverick laughs. Mrs. Shaw mutters, “Not this again.”
I flip Jace over and shove his face into the ground. “Not today, bro.” Laughing, I let him go and stand up before I offer him a hand, which he begrudgingly accepts. Fortunately, nothing was broken in the takedown, and I’ve already changed out of my tux. I dust myself off and motion across the street. “Gonna go check on the girls.” We’re all supposed to go out to eat after this. “I’m starving.” If starving means dying to see Honey.
As I cross the street, my heart starts to beat hard. I haven’t seen her since Sunday morning, though we’ve been texting all week.
When I open the door, I see the bridesmaids hovering around Baylee, who’s standing on a platform in front of mirrorsin a captivating white gown. “Look at you, Bay. What a beautiful bride you’re gonna make my brother.”
Her million-watt smile says it all. “I can’t wait.”
Honey’s standing opposite me, and I grin when she winks at me. Goddamn, she’s gorgeous. I’m about to make my way to her, except I realize Sylvia’s crying as she watches her daughter. “How are you doing, Syl?” I open my arm to her, and she hugs me.
