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“Oh yeah. Should be interesting to see how this plays out.” Hayden hummed, unable to look away from the trio.

“Yeah, perhaps.”

“Might even help Bell with earning pledges before those wenches try to take her home,” Hayden added. “You know, we could use this to our advantage.”

“Oh hell, mate, what are you thinking?” Nico stared at Hayden, curiosity grabbing him by the gut.

“I have an idea,” she murmured. “But, for tonight, it’s all about us. Tomorrow, we’ll get to work.”

“Scary as it might be, I love you and the way you think.” He lifted her hand to his lips and pressed a kiss to her knuckles.

“I love you too, mate.”

“So, are you going to spill your idea later, when we’re in bed together?” he growled. “Or are you going to keep me on the edge of my seat until you talk to Bell first?”

"I think I might make you wait unless you'd like to get out of here now?" She gave him a coy smile and winked at him.

“Now, definitely now.” He rose from his seat. “I already won the one thing I hoped for. You. I don’t need some stupid party to celebrate that.”

“When you put it that way”—she stood with him— “lead the way, mate. I’ll follow you anywhere, as long as we’re together.”

“Damn straight, little wolf. My home is always with you.”

THE END