Page 14 of My One
“In all fairness, you didn’t miss much. We played craps and won some money. The end.”
“I’m still bummed you met him,” I admitted.
“Just shut up and kiss me.”
And I did because he was my husband and not some celebrity crush. Sure, I thought Jason Black was hot, but so was the man I’d just vowed to love until the day after forever.
An hour later as we were sitting at the head of a long table, eating cake, Avery leaned over and whispered into my ear, “Is it time to be alone now?”
We’d eaten dinner, cut our cake, and drank a few glasses of champagne. There would be no dancing, no throwing of the bouquet and garter, and I was okay with that.
“Did you get the key for our room?” I asked. I wanted to be alone as much as he did.
“Yes, and it’s burning a hole in my pocket.”
I giggled. “Then we better go.”
We said our goodbyes to everyone and climbed into a limo that was taking us back to the Aria. “I can’t believe we’re married.” I smiled, looking over at my husband.
“Believe it, baby.”
I stared down at my left hand. I was a married woman and couldn’t be happier. I didn’t know what was in store for us, but I felt lucky to experience it with Avery. He was everything I’d always wanted and more.
A few minutes later, the limo pulled up to the front doors of the hotel. Before the limo driver could open the door for us, I saw Brooke and Easton running through the lobby doors.
“I take it Easton missed Brooke too?” I laughed.
“I guess he did,” Avery replied.
We got out of the limo and started for the entrance. People smiled at us as Avery and I waited for an elevator to descend to take us up to our room. When it did open, we entered and were finally alone—just me and my husband in a box.
“Fuck the paperwork,” I mumbled to myself as I shoved Avery against the wall of the car.
“What?” he asked against my lips.
I grinned. “Nothing. Just do naughty things to me while we’re alone.”
“You know they have cameras in elevators, right?”
I sighed. I did know that, but at the moment, I’d forgotten. “Yes.”
Avery grinned as I pulled my head back. “Trust me. When we’re behind closed doors and are truly all alone, I will do naughty things to you.”
“Promise?” I bit my lip.
“Promise.”
The elevator dinged, stopping on what I assumed was our floor. Avery led me down the hallway, and as we walked, Brooke and Easton passed by us without a word. I turned my head, wondering what was going on. Brooke winked, and then they turned a corner and were gone just as we stopped at a door. Avery unlocked it with the keycard.
“What was that all about?” I asked.
He didn’t respond. Instead, he opened the door then picked me up into his arms and carried me over the threshold. I didn’t get to look at the suite or take in the décor because Avery was on a mission as he carried me through the living room, through a kitchen, and into a glowing room. Candles were lit around the space, and red rose petals were scattered on the king-sized bed. I knew that our best friends hadn’t run off to be together. They’d run ahead of us to make this night even more special.
“Dang. Our friends work fast.”
“They do, but I had this set up when I’d checked in earlier.”
I drew my head back as Avery still held me in his arms. “You did?”
