Page 2 of An Undisputed Christmas
Meanwhile, Isla had taken charge of us girls with far more grace than Adrian's chaos.
She looked angelic in a knit sweater dress, paired with leggings and knee-high boots. Her blonde waves cascaded over her shoulders as she approached us with her own collection of hats.
"Ladies," she greeted with a smile, her voice carrying that slight sugariness that made everything sound like poetry, "we can't let the boys have all the fun."
She placed a delicate red hat with white fur trim on my head, adjusting it carefully around my dark curls.
I was wearing my coziest outfit—a warm sweater that Connor had picked out because he said it made my eyes look like chocolate, thick tights, and fur-lined boots that were probably overkill but felt like walking on clouds.
"There," Isla nodded gently. "Perfect."
Estelle looked radiant as Isla crowned her with a more sophisticated hat that complemented her forest green cashmeresweater dress.
It was cinched at the waist, paired with thick tights and similar boots. Her brown hair had been woven with tinsel, courtesy of Avery, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.
"I can't believe we're actually doing this," Estelle murmured, but she was smiling as she adjusted her hat.
"Believe it, princess,” Jax smirked, wrapping his arms around her from behind despite his very red headgear. "We're going full Christmas this week."
Isla saved herself for last, settling an elegant hat atop her waves that somehow managed to look chic rather than silly. She had that artist's eye for making everything beautiful, even Santa hats.
"Now we look like a proper Christmas family," Adrian declared, bouncing on his toes with uncontained energy. "Ridiculously dressed and ready for trouble."
"Speak for yourself," Connor muttered, his grip on my hand gentle as he helped me stand. Even with the Santa hat, he looked commanding. "I prefer keeping my girl very much alive and warm."
The jet door opened, and icy air rushed in, making me gasp. But instead of the shocking cold I'd expected, there was something invigorating about it—sharp, clean, and full of possibility.
"Come on," Connor coaxed, pulling me gently toward the exit. "Time to meet winter properly."
The first step outside was like diving into a snow globe. Cold air hit my lungs, sharp and clean and unlike anything I'd ever experienced.
Snowflakes immediately began settling on my eyelashes and dark hair, melting against my warm cheeks as I stared around in wonder.
"It's so..." I started, then stopped, because there weren't words for the pristine beauty surrounding us.
The trees were heavy with snow, like they'd been dipped in white chocolate. The sky was so blue I could see every cloud, brilliant against the treetops.
And the silence—not the humid, cricket-filled quiet of home, but something pure and expectant.
"Fucking gorgeous," Adrian finished for me, appearing at my elbowwith his trademark grin, his hat jingling with every movement. "Just like our girls."
"The hats were a good call," Jax admitted grudgingly, his arm tightening around Estelle as she shivered in the cold. "We look festive."
"We look fucked,” Connor corrected, smiling as he pulled me closer to his side. His body heat was like a furnace, and I couldn't help but lean into him.
“Fucking hot," Adrian corrected cheerfully. "There's a difference. Especially for our little operation.”
"Operation what now?" Estelle laughed, her cheeks already pink from the cold.
"You'll see," Jax answered mysteriously, nuzzling her neck. "Dad always said Christmas should be memorable. We’re planning to make this one unforgettable."
The way he said it, all mysterious, made us girls glance at each other. These men and their cryptic plans always led to adventures that left us breathless and wanting more.
The crunch of snow beneath my feet was oddly satisfying, like stepping on bubble wrap made of ice crystals.
"Okay, that's amazing," I giggled, doing a little hop just to hear the sound again.
Toffee meowed from his carrier on my back, and I turned slightly so he could see the treeline. "Look, baby. Snow!"
