Total pages in book: 66
Estimated words: 63082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 315(@200wpm)___ 252(@250wpm)___ 210(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 63082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 315(@200wpm)___ 252(@250wpm)___ 210(@300wpm)
“We’ve got an apartment you can crash in until Graven and his brothers give you more specific orders,” Xander added.
“What can you tell us about his brothers?” Kane quizzed.
“Knox Mercer is in knee-deep with the movers and shakers in Austin. Dominik Volkov is based out of St. Petersburg. Henrik Kruger, Berlin. And Zayn Rahimi splits his time between New York and Dubai,” Javier supplied. “All brilliant. All potentially in grave danger.”
“And all determined to find out who killed their father,” Hunter added. “I know you guys are the best. I believe in you. But this won’t be easy.”
“When is it ever?” Kane’s mouth quirked.
“Stay frosty, and stay alive,” Logan ordered. “That’s not a request.”
“Yes, sir.” Ethan wasn’t sporting his usual cocky grin. They all understood the gravity of what they were undertaking.
Joaquin leaned forward. “Since you leave next week, I suggest you get your affairs in order. Now.”
The Santiago brothers rose to leave, exchanging meaningful looks with the bosses.
“We’ll be in touch with more details,” Xander said.
“Good to see you.” Logan hugged his friend for real, then exchanged a handshake with Javier. Hunter and Joaquin followed suit.
As the Santiagos exited, the women filtered back in, their chatter lightening the room’s heavy atmosphere. Nash watched Haisley retake her seat beside him, grateful he could stay here to protect her and their son. His mind briefly wandered to Kane and Ethan. What dangers lurked for them in DC?
Madison’s excited squeal pulled him back to the present. “Two weeks! I can’t believe you’re getting married in two weeks!”
Haisley’s eyes widened. “I know! I hope Charli will be okay. I’m sure it’s hard to be a bridesmaid when she’s in the middle of a divorce.”
“She’s much better now that Daniel is gone. And not for anything would she miss standing up with you while you tie the knot.”
“Thanks for always having the good answers and cheering me up.”
“What are besties for?” Madison flashed her dimples. “It’s going to be a busy two weeks!”
Nash squeezed Haisley’s hand. They’d talked about waiting, about giving themselves time to heal, but in the end…They’d wasted enough time apart. They both wanted their forever to start ASAP.
“Small ceremony,” Haisley reminded her friend. “Just family.”
“We are family,” Trees rumbled. “All of us.”
Murmurs of agreement filled the room. Nash looked around at these people who had risked everything to help him save Haisley. His brother. His team. His family.
The meeting wrapped up, updates given, plans made. As people began filtering out, Nash pulled Haisley close and buried his face in her hair.
“You okay?” she whispered.
“Better than okay.” He lifted his head to meet her eyes. “I love you. Both of you.”
Her smile was radiant as she guided his hand to her belly. “We love you, too.”
“Two weeks,” he murmured against her lips. “Then you’re stuck with me forever.”
“Promise?”
He kissed her deeply, pouring all his love and hope and determination into it. “Promise with all my heart.”