Total pages in book: 77
Estimated words: 76000 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 380(@200wpm)___ 304(@250wpm)___ 253(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 76000 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 380(@200wpm)___ 304(@250wpm)___ 253(@300wpm)
“Okay. I’m going to walk through those empty buildings over on my new property to figure out if I can restore them, or if I have to tear them down and start over. I think I’ll do that tomorrow.”
“Not by yourself, you won’t.”
I scowl at him in the mirror. “You can’t boss me around.”
“You’re pregnant.”
“Yeah, not disabled. I’m not even throwing up as much anymore.”
“I’m not really comfortable with you walking through there, potentially falling through a rotted-out floorboard and getting hurt, Juniper.”
“You’re being ridiculous—”
He spins me around, grasps my shoulders, and kisses me hard. “I love you, and I don’t want you hurt, okay? I’m not trying to be an asshole.”
“Kind of sounds like you are.”
That makes him grin. “Can we compromise? What if I asked you to take Rob or me with you, just in case?”
“Rob’s already on standby to go with me.” I laugh when he tickles me. “It’s so fun to get you all worked up.”
“I’m going to spank you for that later.”
“Promises, promises. Okay, I have to go to the inn to get my hair and makeup done. What are you doing?”
“I’m going to Wolfe’s big-ass garage where we’re going to get ready and play pool and do man stuff.”
I roll my eyes and walk back to the bedroom to get dressed in leggings and a button-down shirt, per Luna’s expressed orders.
“Please don’t get drunk before the ceremony.”
“Nah, we’ll save that for after the ceremony.”
“I’m only going to have three mimosas.” I have to turn away from him and press my lips together so I don’t laugh. I know he’s staring daggers into my back. “I mean, a few drinks shouldn’t hurt anything.”
“June.”
I close my eyes and pinch my lips closed, refusing to respond.
“Sure, go ahead and have four mimosas. Hell, smoke a bowl while you’re at it.”
“You’re no fun.” I whirl around and find him grinning at me. “I was trying to egg you on.”
“You wouldn’t do anything so reckless,” he replies.
“Except walk across rotten floors, thus endangering our unborn child.”
“You’re stubborn.” He shrugs and goes to grab his suit, which is in a garment bag in the closet. “Shall we ride together?”
“Sure, you can drop me off.”
I’m excited to spend the day with Luna, Sarah, and a whole bunch of other people who will be in and out during the day. My grandma and Luna’s mom are both going to be there, and when those two get together, there is never a dull moment.
The whole town of Huckleberry Bay is abuzz with excitement for tonight’s party. Those who haven’t been lucky enough to stay at the inn overnight at some point in the last month are anxious to see the finished result. Add in the fact that there’s a wedding, and it’s as if the air is vibrating with anticipation.
It’s going to be a hell of a day.
“Have fun,” Apollo says when he drops me off. “Let me know if you need anything.”
“I will. You have fun, too. Don’t let Wolfe escape and come over here to get a peek at Luna. It’s forbidden.”
“Yes, ma’am.” He winks, and after I close the passenger door, he drives away.
When I walk inside and head upstairs to the bridal suite, I’m surprised to find that Luna somehow managed to have even more decorations brought in.
Mostly flowers, but still, it’s as if Christmas threw up in here.
“Are you ready for this?” I ask as I walk into the room and pull to a stop. Luna, Sarah, and Luna’s mom are already here, getting their hair and makeup done. “You said to be here by ten. I’m not late.”
“No, we just got an early start,” Luna says as she smiles and holds her hand out for me. “How are you feeling today?”
“Really well, actually. The worst of it seems to be over.” I sniff the air. “I don’t smell Rose anymore.”
“I haven’t smelled her or sensed her since we laid Daniel to rest,” Luna says.
“Apollo has.” I relay what my man told me about following Rose’s scent down to the basement to find me last week. “She helped him. Hell, she might have saved my life. I was so scared.”
“So, she’s at rest, but she’s still on standby in case we need her,” Sarah says with a smile. “That’s actually really sweet.”
“You guys.” I bite my lip, not really sure if now is the right time to ask but decide to anyway. “Would you be upset if I named this baby Rose? If it’s a girl, that is.”
“Oh, my god, I think that would be awesome,” Luna says. “And I’d jump up and hug you if she didn’t have a hot curling iron pressed to my skull.”
“You’re sure you don’t mind? Rose is kind of yours.”
“She’s Apollo’s, too, and let’s be honest, ever since the day we found her diary, she’s been all of ours.”