Total pages in book: 331
Estimated words: 315585 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1578(@200wpm)___ 1262(@250wpm)___ 1052(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 315585 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1578(@200wpm)___ 1262(@250wpm)___ 1052(@300wpm)
Stepping into the bedroom, I see him placing our toiletries in a bag, and I sit on the end of the bed. “I want to be your Lady,” I tell him. If I’m going to die, I’m going to die as his wife. It might sound sad, but it’ll be the biggest accomplishment I’ll ever achieve.
Fuck Garrett. Someone in this world does want me.
Kashton drops the bag at his feet and exits the bathroom to walk over to me. He gently brushes the hair off my shoulder and frowns, glancing down at me. “You will be.”
“When?” I ask, licking my lips.
He opens his mouth, but there’s a knock on the door.
Heading back down the hallway, I follow him to see Bill walk through the door when Kashton opens it.
“Right now,” Kashton says to me, and I frown.
“Right now what?”
My father lays some papers out on the kitchen counter and hands Kashton a pen. He signs it and then turns to me, holding out the pen.
“I don’t understand.” I look between them.
“Marriage license,” Bill states. “You passed your assignment. With everything going on with the police, you need to be legally married as soon as possible. I’m not saying it’ll help, but it can’t hurt.”
I look at the papers and then Kashton. He signed it like it was nothing. Not a doubt in his mind. I wasn’t lying to him. I do want to be his Lady, but why does he want me? I don’t understand…
“Don’t overthink it, angel.” Walking over to me, he places the pen in my hand and cups my face, like he can read my mind. “Trust me.” He leans in and kisses my forehead. When he pulls away, I walk over and sign my name.
“Thank you.” Kashton shakes my father’s hand and slaps his back.
“Take care of my girl,” Bill says, and tears sting my eyes. My life would have been different had Bill been my biological father. He turns to me and pulls me in for a hug and whispers, “Told you, princess. You’ll get everything you want.” He kisses my cheek and then pulls away. “I’ll have these filed today.”
Kashton lets him out, and then he turns to face me.
That’s it. I’m officially Mrs. Pierce. The thought hits me like a fist to the chest, knocking the wind out of me.
“Breathe, Eve,” Kashton orders, his hands on my face once more. “Nice and slow. Just breathe, angel.”
I nod, sucking in a shaky breath.
“That’s it. Another one.”
I do it again, and a smile graces his gorgeous face, showing his dimples. He looks so happy, and I feel like I’m having a heart attack. I wrap my hands around his tatted arms. “I do trust you,” I tell him.
His eyes search mine, and then he leans in and presses his lips to mine. I moan into his mouth, my body leaning into him. He grips my ass and picks me up. I wrap my legs around his waist, and he carries me back to the bedroom.
We fall onto the bed, and I pull away, laughing. The range of emotions I’m feeling is making me lightheaded.
“There’s my girl.” He dots kisses along my neck.
“Kash.” I arch my back and grab his belt, unbuckling it, but he pulls away.
“We have to get out of town, Eve.”
“But I want my husband.” I bat my lashes at him.
He gives me a soft smile. “Don’t worry, angel. You’ll spend all night tied up, begging me to let you come. But right now, we’ve got to go.” With that, he stands up, grabs my hand, and yanks me to my feet, slapping my ass.
FIFTY-EIGHT
KASHTON
She’s in the restroom when I step out on the balcony in the living room and dial up a number. He answers on the second ring.
“Hey, man, what’s up?”
“I need a favor.” I cut to the chase.
We don’t have a lot of time. Adam sent me the information for his jet, but I have to decide where it takes us. I finally turned my cell back on now that I’ve seen Haidyn and Saint. They won’t be blowing me up right now. They’ll be busy helping Adam, and they know I’m going to be hiding.
“Anything,” he states.
“I need a place to stay. Eve and I need to get out of Pennsylvania. Now. Still have your summer home?” The Lord has property all over the place.
“Yep. You’re more than welcome to stay there,” he offers without thought. “I’m actually in Las Vegas right now.”
I frown. “You’re still in Vegas?”
“Yes. Well…no. I was home but returned yesterday.” He doesn’t offer up any reason as to why, and I don’t pry.
“Thanks for letting us stay. It should only be a day or two.”
“Stay as long as you like. I’ll let the staff know you’re coming and to help you with whatever you need.”