Total pages in book: 103
Estimated words: 98697 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 493(@200wpm)___ 395(@250wpm)___ 329(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 98697 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 493(@200wpm)___ 395(@250wpm)___ 329(@300wpm)
I clear my throat and place a hand on my belly. My mind drifts as I wonder what that was about. Soon, we begin our descent.
I shake my thoughts off, not wanting anything to ruin this night. Cole is a passionate lover. That’s all.
We exit the bird, and he takes my hand to lead me to the waiting car. Excitement fills me all over again. As we settle into the back of the car, Cole pulls out his mobile and shoots off a text before placing the device back in the inside pocket of his suit jacket.
I don’t miss the gun holstered on the inside of his suit. It’s not the first time I’ve seen him wear one. If I’m right, there’s a second one on the other side and one at his ankle.
The reality of who he is is always there. Cole has killed for me. His own grandfather.
My earlier thoughts become silly as that reality comes back to me. This man loves me and he’s doing all this for our anniversary.
“This is all so exciting. I wasn’t expecting any of this. Thanks, Cole,” I sing excitedly as I come out of my thoughts.
“Ya haven’t seen anything yet.”
“How can ya top all ya have already done?”
“Ya will see,” he says with a huge smile.
I move to scoot closer to place my head on his arm and wrap my arms around him. He wraps me in his embrace and holds me close. However, I don’t get a chance to get too comfortable.
The car stops in front of a club. I look to Cole with wide eyes. I love music and I love to dance. I can’t believe he’s taking me dancing for our anniversary. The door opens and he steps out. Then he holds his hand out for me. I place my hand in his, feeling like a princess being taken to the ball. Once out of the car, we head for the entrance of the club.
I stumble to a stop when a tall brunette in high heels and a black dress comes running out of the club. I stop and turn to look up at Cole, then I release his hand.
It takes a moment, but when I see her smile and her green eyes, I know it’s Kate. I rush into her arms and wrap mine around her. We squeeze each other tight.
“Deja,” she squeals as she rocks me from side to side. “It’s so good to see ya, love.”
We begin to bounce on our toes as we hug and squeal like we’re still teens. I tear up and squeeze tighter. So many emotions fill me. I can’t believe Cole.
This is the best anniversary gift ever. I had been asking a ton of questions about Kate before he left for New York. Now she’s here.
I couldn’t love the man more. I feel bad for thinking he was up to something nefarious after that kiss. I’m so happy right now.
“Oh my God, Kate. Ya look good. I’ve missed ya so much.”
“You missed me? My heart was broken when we came home, and you were gone. I didn’t know what happened. Da said he didn’t know anything. You went with your mom or something,” Kate says as tears flow down her cheeks.
I jerk my head back, her da was right there when Uncle Finlay picked me up. I don’t get a chance to say a word as Cole comes to move us along to head inside. From the tension in his body, I know he wants us out of the open.
Brooklyn
“Everything is ready in the VIP,” Seán leans in to whisper in my ear.
I nod as I keep moving behind DJ and Kate. The smile that has lit up DJ’s face since we arrived at the helicopter has my heart full. This is the happiest I’ve seen her in a long time.
Now seeing her with my sister and how happy she is, I know I’m doing the right thing for her. It’s been eight whole months. I’m not going to keep punishing her or Kate.
They miss each other. The two bounce forward while keeping an arm around each other’s waist. I chuckle to myself as Kate towers over my girl.
I can’t take my eyes off DJ in those shoes and that dress. Those aren’t the shoes I sent for her, but I’ll be damned if they’re not perfect with the dress. She looks so fucking sexy.
“That’s yer girl?” Seán asks, sounding like he’s about to get his ass kicked.
“Yeah, that’s DJ. Find something else to do with your eyes before you lose them,” I bite out.
“No disrespect. I didn’t know she would be Black and I had no idea … damn. I see why ya keep her hidden, but I don’t see how ya stay away,” he mutters.
He holds his hand up in front of him when I turn to glare at him. If she weren’t mine, I probably would have the same reaction, but she is mine and I don’t like the thought of anyone else looking at her like they want to fuck her.