Page 97 of Blood on Ice

Zeke was on the floor below, laughing with Peter and Lucien. I loved seeing him relaxed and comfortable with my family, but I was even more excited about our upcoming honeymoon. We’d have two whole weeks alone on a Caribbean island. No hockey games, no assignments from my father or Lucien, just the two of us and no demands. I wondered if we’d even get out of bed.

My brother and Liam joined Zeke and the others. Liam pulled Zeke into a tight hug, and I fought a curl of jealously. Liam was head over heels for my brother, but I still didn’t like anyone but me touching Zeke. Would I always feel this possessive? Maybe. But possibly the longer we were together the more I’d learn toaccept that Zeke and I belonged to each other, and that I didn’t have to worry he would be taken from me.

I took a deep breath. It was time to go back downstairs. I needed Zeke back by my side. I glanced at my phone. I was almost midnight. Had we stayed long enough? Did I care? I was ready to take Zeke home and remind him just how thoroughly he belonged to me.

Before I could head his way, Zeke turned and looked up at me. Had he known I was watching him the whole time? Could he sense when I was around like I could him? The thought made my pulse speed up. I loved him so fucking much.

He broke away from the family group and headed up the stairs toward me. I didn’t take my eyes off him. He was perfection in his tux, and I loved the way his thigh muscles strained against his pants as he moved. He could easily have taken the steps two at a time, but he moved slowly, seeming to enjoy the way I was watching him.

“Close your mouth, you’re drooling,” he said as he reached me.

“Fuck off.”

His sly smile made my cock stir. “How about you fuck me instead?”

“Ready to head to the hotel?” We had a room by the airport since our flight left in a matter of hours.

“As long as you’re not planning on getting any sleep.”

“We can sleep on the plane after I destroy you.”

He grinned. “Then yes, I’m ready to go.”

I glanced back down at the circle of family he’d left. Angelo, Devil, and their men had joined the group, and so had my father, despite staying on the fringes of the gathering all night. “I think they all know it’s time to say goodbye.”

Zeke took my hand, and we hurried down the stairs.

“In a rush?” Devil asked.

I flipped him off.

“Of course they’re in a rush, they get to have a second wedding night,” Peter said.

Lucien looked down at him. “You think you could handle a second wedding night, or would that break you?”

Color rose in Peter’s cheeks. “I could handle anything from you.”

Angelo grimaced. “Ew. Get a room.”

“Wehave a room, and we’re going to go use it,” Zeke said.

I slapped his ass. “Damn right we are.”

When everyone’s laughter died down, I turned to my father. “Thank you for arranging all this.”

“The two of you deserve this and more. Now, go have fun.”

I opened my arms, and miracle of miracles, Pops actually hugged me in public. Not just a quick one either. He squeezed me so tight he cut off my air. While I was still reeling with shock, Pops pulled Zeke into a hug as well. “Take good care of my boy.”

Zeke smiled. “Always.”

I didn’t have time to say anything else because everyone was hugging us and giving another round of congratulations. Itseemed like forever before Zeke and I broke free. By then, my father was nowhere to be seen.

“Did Dom leave?” Zeke asked.

I shrugged. “You never know with him.”

Zeke took my hand and pulled me toward the door. “You sure are eager, aren’t you?”

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