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Scarlet shook her head. “Nope, I’ve been a Walker bride longer than you, sis. So it should be me.”
“A Walker bride? You even have a title for it?” Briget exclaimed. “Cut that out. She’s not even engaged yet.” She paused to stare at Glory and then dropped her gaze to search her hand for a possible ring. “Or are you?”
Glory chuckled. “No, we just recently…” Her face went pink as she stammered. “I-I mean… it’s too soon.”
“Too soon?” Belle asked as she placed her hands onto her hips. “Tell your brothers that.”
“Yeah,” Scarlet agreed. “I mean, I wanted to marry Justice but I really thought it would be like in six months, not in lessthan amonth.”
“Right?” Belle spoke up. “Same for me. The Walker men waste no time.”
Briget snickered. “Well, I’m not complaining. After I realized I could trust Fate, it went really quick from there. But think about it. Life is too short and we all know this. Besides, I got more than lucky. My Daisy got the best human daddy I could’ve ever hoped for.” She beamed at us.
“That little dog is a total queen,” Belle quipped. “Especially to Fate. I mean Briget spoiled her all this time. But with Fate, it goes even further than that. Briget and I will tell her no, at least. It is crazy how close they are.”
“I know,” Briget said. “They are out in the yard now. And knowing how obedient Fate is to her, he will stay out there until she’s ready to come in. I tease him and call themDriving Miss Daisy.”
“Booo…” Belle laughed. “How original, Bridge.”
More chuckles.
I studied these three women who’d married the Walker brothers as they all chatted and laughed. Rosy cheeks and bright, radiant looks in their eyes. Happiness brushed them all with a beauty that couldn’t be mistaken for anything but beingloved and loved well. I wanted to make Glory feel like this. I hoped I already had. Turning my head, I now looked at my Glory. That sounded so right.My Glory, then I whispered, “Solo mio. Ora e per sempre.”
Upon hearing the whispered words, Glory’s mouth popped open as her eyes were huge in her face.
Chuckling, I pressed my finger under her chin to close her jaw.
“That was sooo…” Belle exclaimed as she slowly shook her head.
“Yeah, it was,” Scarlet agreed.
Briget jumped in with her opinion, “I mean we don’t know what you said, but who the hell cares?” She laughed. “You got it goin’ on with that sexy Italian bit.”
The three women all stared at me then they broke into giggles. Glory joined them as she too thought it was hilarious.
“Like I said, Maid of Honor…” Belle pointed at her chest then motioned at Glory.
“Come on Walker brides, let’s get going,” Scarlet said. “Our Walkerhusbandswill be waiting for us.”
“Congratulations, Glory,” Belle added as she leaned in and kissed her cheek. “You scaled that wall, girl.”
Briget agreed with her best friend, “You deserve every bit of happiness this Italian hottie can give you.” She now motioned to me.
Again, they burst into naughty laughter.
“For shame, Bridge! What would Fate say?” Belle asked her.
“Heck, he knows I say crazy shit all the time.” Briget shrugged as the group of women moved away.
Glory was chuckling as she told me, “I like them all. My brothers got the best of the best.”
I stood and tugged her up with me. “No, I got the best.”
“Yeah, right.” Glory rolled her eyes. “You are only saying that cause you’re afraid I’ll kick your ass.”
I laughed. The woman was so sassy. One of the many things I loved about her.
“Ok, so tell me what that meant?” she asked as she stared up at me.
