Free 3.5 The Innocence of White by Christin Lovell Page B

it.” I put my foot down, literally stomping my foot on the hotel’s plush carpet floor as I spoke. “There’s nothing you nor Kai or Kalel can say or do to stop me. I’m not doing anything fancy. We’re going to the courthouse in Miami before Jack whisks me off on a fabulous honeymoon. And before you ask, Kalel already drew up a pre-nup , which Jack signed, just in case I’m off my keister.”
    “Are you happy?”
    “I was until everyone started berating me over who I’m marrying,” I huffed. Arguing my decision to everyone was exhausting.
    “ I’m sorry, Gab. You know we’re only doing this because we love you. I know Rafi meant a lot to you. We all cared about him in some way. I also know just how hard it is to lose someone you love abruptly. You don’t think straight for a while, or at least I didn’t. I don ’t want you to do anything you’ll regret.
    “From the sounds of it , you don’t have any doubts about Jack, and that’s a good thing. We want you to be happy, Gabi. Based off what we’ve experience of Jack though, we’re just questioning whether or not he’s the right man for the job. He’s a powerful vamp who doesn’t quite seem to know how to use his powers for good. That’s the impression I got anyways. I’m willing to look past it all if he can make you smile though. I guess I just want the confirmation from you. If he’s who you want, then I’ll support you. But if it turns out you’re merely another game to him, I’ll be the first to sell a vampire’s balls on the black market. After all, I do have access to a gold dagger.” I heard the smile in her voice at the end.
    “As much as I appreciate the gesture, I’m confidant that it won’t be necessary. I know he’s burned a lot of bridges, but deep down, he’s a great guy. He’s made some bad decisions, but you can’t deny that you didn’t learn something from him.”
    “Don’t even argue that card with me ,” she snorted. “ That’s a touchy subject still considering I almost lost my life d uring his charade. I did say I was willing to give him a chance because I love you . We all do, which is why he hasn’t been crucified. It’s your attraction to him that’s keeping him alive right now.” Lexi sighed. “I don’t want you r day to be filled with negativity so let’s stop talking about it.”
    “You don’t have to tell me twice.”
    “I’m happy for you, amiga . If this is a vamp who makes you feel like you have a heart that’s actually beating, then I’m excited for you. And that’s the key. As long as you’re content , it doesn’t matter what anyone else has to say or what they think. It’s your life. Only you can define happiness for yourself, and if Jack’s in that definition, then more power to you.
    “So stop worrying about having to pacify everyone and just do you. Focus on your wedding day. Focus on the man you’re going to marry, and then focus on the wonderful honeymoon you’re going to take. Has he told you where he’s taking you yet?” She pepped up, as if she was trying to encourage me to do the same.
    “No! And it’s driving me crazy! God, I wish I could spike blood right about now, but alcohol just doesn’t taste the same to a vamp.” Nothing tastes the same to a vamp th e way it does to a human; it’s upsetting to a vamp ire who loved food as much as she loved air as a human.
    “I’m sure it’ll be great and you’ll have fun. Now go get ready for your big day. Call me when you get a chance.”
    “I will. Thanks, Lex.”
    “That’s what friends are for. I wish you would have let me be there, but I understand your reasons for going off alone.” I knew she was a tad disappointed. It was hard not to feel guilty, but she was right, I had to do what was best for me.
    Who wants non-supporters at their big day? I knew not everyone was accept ing of my union to Jack, and I didn’t want their opinions to dampen my big day. A fter all, a girl only gets married once… Okay,