your shoes in a hot minute; that man is richer than sin and every kind of sexy. You got his baby in you—you’re one lucky, lucky girl, the way I see it.”
“Ginny, do me a favor, please? Run down to the pharmacy and pick up one of those quickie pregnancy tests, would you mind?” Allie whispered, silently counting the weeks since her last period.
“Consider it done and I’ll be back in a flash. My lips are sealed, Miss Allie, I won’t let the cat outta the bag even if somebody was to torture me.”
Ginny winked and lifted the second tea cup and took a swallow just as William leaned over her shoulder, picked up a piece of toast and took a bite.
“No tea for me Ginny?” He grinned and shook his head at the horrified look on her face, “Just you and my almost-wife having breakfast, I see. Not a problem, glad you two are getting along. Alaina needs a friend in her new home town, a girlfriend, friend-girl, you know what I mean. Take care of her for me when I’m not available, does that work for you Alaina? Good, I’d appreciate it, Ginny.”
“Yes sir, I’ll get you a clean cup and then I gotta run down to the Rexall and pick up a few things,” Ginny said, as she backed out of the room, then she turned and ran down the stairs as fast as her feet would carry her.
“A tux, huh? I didn’t think you could look any hotter than usual but I was wrong,” Allie said, standing and fiddling with William’s bowtie before throwing her hands up in frustration.
He folded her into his arms and nuzzled her neck, wiped the crumbs from the corner of her mouth and kissed her as if they’d been apart for more than half an hour. “Did the toast and girl talk do the trick? You look better, rosy cheeks, a sparkle in those mesmerizing eyes. Ginny’s a sweet girl, did I ever tell you she’s Mae’s granddaughter? I’d trust her with my life, more than that I’d trust her with yours.”
“I like her, she’s got a knack for speaking her mind, and you’re right, I can use a friend-girl. I’ll probably start getting death threats from all the heartbroken debutantes in New Orleans as soon as word of our engagement spreads.”
“I doubt that, who would dare lay a hand on my darling girl? Okay, have you picked a dress to wear today? It’s a small ceremony so, hell I don’t know… whatever’s appropriate for an outdoor wedding— hats are big at this sort of event, I’ve noticed.”
“I’ve got this, don’t worry. I called that personal shopper from Saks yesterday and she walked me through the creation of an appropriate ensemble. And thank you for my closet that’s a big as a shopping mall but with more and better clothes,” she rolled her eyes and laughed, then she was up and standing next to him, she lifted up on the tips of her toes and pressed her lips to his.
He moved against her, hands reaching to cup her little ass, unquenchable hunger flaring, his cock rousing immediately. “Get dressed or undressed, Alaina, maybe we should make it a double wedding since it feels like we’re already on our honeymoon.”
“We don’t have a marriage license and I think you have to wait three days after you get one. I am ready to marry you William, right this minute. Wanna skip out on the party and fly to Las Vegas?” Allie said and she’d never been more serious, she loved him, she never wanted to be apart from him, and more than likely they were expecting a baby.
“Leave it to me, I’m a man who can make things happen. Now jump in the shower and make yourself beautiful, although I don’t believe you could ever look more beautiful or enchanting than you do at this moment. You surely must be a woman in love, you’re glowing like… like you’re filled with stardust. Have I told you lately that I love you? Because I do, so much so that it’s like an ache inside me. I have to hand it to Walden, he was absolutely right, a single glimpse of Alaina Darling is like looking into the face of love.”
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