“That plan went out of the window the moment my gorgeous wife spotted us,” Mika says as he nods his head towards the booth.
I turn my gaze toward the women and my eyes meet the enchanting dark irises that consume so many of my thoughts. She smiles and I can’t deny that I am a little relieved. I wasn’t too sure she wouldn’t be mad at us for crashing Mickey’s party. My feet are carrying me toward her before I even consciously decide to walk over there. She rises from the booth before I am halfway there and heads towards me. Neither of us looks away. It almost feels like a magnetic pull and I don’t understand it, but don’t mind it either.
“You look amazing in that dress,” I tell her as she reaches me.
The corners of her mouth curl up. “Flattery will get you a lot of things, River. But I’m not sure it’ll get you out of facing my wrath.”
“I’ll face anything you want to throw at me. I guarantee you right now that it’s totally worth it.”
“You might regret that statement,” she replies with a smirk.
My hand finds its way to her waist and I pull her against me. My index trails across her cheek.
“Bring it on, Goddess,” I tell her before I lean down to brush my lips against hers.
Too soon and reluctantly I pull back.
“I know that you have more plans with the girls tonight, but I was hoping you’d consider my request?”
She wrinkles her brow. And she looks adorable.
“What request?”
“Didn’t you see my text?”
“Oh crap, no I have not. Eddie told me to check my phone, but you walked in before I got the chance,” she says sheepishly.
“I was just hoping to meet up later tonight. I might have arranged a little surprise if you’re up for it.”
“A surprise? Sounds like an interesting offer.”
I kiss the tip of her nose. “Does it sound like an offer you can’t refuse?”
She laughs. “It definitely does.”
“I will send the details to your phone. Let me know when you’re ready.”
I lean in and kiss her briefly before releasing her. She smiles sweetly before she turns and starts making her way back to the girls.
“See you later, handsome,” she calls over her shoulder.
I watch her as she walks away and I cannot stop smiling. I can’t wait to see her face tonight when she sees what I have in store for her.
6
Phoenix
After the guys leave, we hit a few more places and have a blast. Although it is only eleven, we decide to head back to the hotel and meet the guys for a nightcap. Spirits are high when we all pile into the waiting limo.
“I can’t believe the guys showed up here,” Hannah says shaking her head.
“You can’t?” Rae replies with a chuckle. “I’m surprised it took them that long.”
“Yup I’m with Raeva on this one. And I’m one hundred percent certain that our brother talked them all into it,” Mikaela adds with a smirk.
“I’m pretty sure none of them had to have their arm twisted,” Mackenzie says as she rolls her eyes.
“Girl time was fun and sorely needed, but I can’t deny a little part of me wasn’t thrilled to see Ben,” Jill gushes.