Page 130 of Heist

Chapter Thirty-Nine

“How does it feel to be a married woman?” Austin asked Holly as she hugged the blushing bride.

“It’s about damn time,” she said with a giggle. “I’m so glad we’re going to be sisters-in-law,” she said, lifting Austin’s hand.

Patrick had proposed a few nights earlier, though they weren’t announcing it to the world until after Elijah and Holly’s wedding was out of the news.

“I don’t know how I feel about him moving to New York though.”

“We’ll see each other a lot. I promise I’m not stealing your brother just because he’s taking my last name.”

Holly hugged her tight again. “I’m actually really excited that he’s taking your name. He needs to get away from the Sutton name. It will be good for him.”

“New York will be good for him too. David is moving the diamond production portion of his business completely into Patrick’s hands and letting Patrick run it out of the New York office.”

“Mind if I steal your bridesmaid?” A voice from behind her said, causing her heart to skip a beat.

Holly grinned. “Go for it. Just leave the diamonds alone.”

Austin turned to find Patrick scowling at his sister. “Not funny, Mrs. Barrett. Not funny at all.”

Austin laughed. “Actually, that was a lot funny, Sir.”

“I thought we could sneak off and make out in the broom closet, but I guess I could spank you instead,” he said as he pulled her away from Holly who’d already been swallowed up by another group of guests wanting a selfie with her for their Instagram.

The wedding was the event of the year if you believed the tabloids and everyone was there.

As they were looking for a quiet corner to snuggle in, Austin caught a glimpse of Garrett Oliver in the corner.

“He’s been really down the last few times we’ve seen him. Do you know what’s going on?” she asked.

Patrick shook his head. “Not sure. I’ve noticed it too though. Maybe we should go cheer him up.”

As they moved in his direction, a couple stepped into their path.

“Patrick, good to see you again.”

Austin felt Patrick stiffen as Grant Sterling greeted them. “Grant, good to see you as well. I wasn’t sure if you would be here.”

“This is my girlfriend, Sarah.”

Austin held her hand out and shook the woman’s hand. “Pleasure to meet you. Looks like a lot has happened since we last saw you, Grant.”

The man gave her a wide grin and wrapped an arm around Sarah. “It sure has. I suppose I have Patrick to thank for it in some ways.”

Austin looked at her fiancé, not understanding what Grant meant, but Patrick didn’t elaborate.

“Well congratulations,” she said as Patrick tugged her to step around them.

“What was that about?” she asked.

“I’m honestly not sure. I’m still suspicious of him since we don’t know who paid Tim Reyes. Everything Jax has dug up checks out though, so I can’t prove anything. I just wish I knew what his angle was because he’s definitely got one.”

Austin laid a hand on his shoulder. “Let’s try not to dwell on it tonight. We have a friend to cheer up.”

He pressed a kiss to her lips, and she sighed. She would never grow tired of kissing him.

As they approached Garrett, Austin watched as he plastered on a fake smile.

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