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“I’m offended, Rae. I wasn’t being sneaky; I was being cautious.” I responded, feeling a little hurt. Yeah, I didn’t tell my best friend about my marriage, but I hadn’t told my parents either. The only people that knew were Sawyer’s men. I was shocked that he had kept it from Lennox for so long, considering how close the two are.

“Cautious?” Raven frowned as she turned her narrowed eyed stare toward Sawyer. I knew that she would want to blame him for everything, but I wouldn’t let him step in and save me again, even if it was just from Raven’s anger.

“I have a lot to tell you, but I can’t tell you here.Business.”I gave Raven the “look” that said it was about “Bishops” business so that she wouldn’t continue to question me. If there was one thing that I’d learned from being around the Bishops family for so long was there were certain things you didn’t talk about in public.

“Oh! Okay. I guess that meansyou’rea part of thebusiness?” Raven questioned, still staring at Sawyer.

“Yes,” I responded, waving my hand in front of her face to get her attention. When she finally looked at me, she nodded her acquiescence. However, I was well aware that I would have to go into detail about why Sawyer and I had a courthouse wedding without telling anyone. It wasn’t a story that I was excited to tell, in fact, I was ashamed that I had been so foolish.

“Fine, but just know you have a lot of explaining to do.” Raven finally smiled. I returned her smile and gave her a side hug. I rubbed my niece or nephew, and we giggled.

The hostess led us to the best table in the place where all eyes were on us. I can’t say that I’m not used to the attention because anytime I’d gone out with Raven’s family, the attention was crazy. However, I’d always been on the peripheral. Not completely on the outside, but definitely not a part of the in-crowd. However, tonight, I felt very much on the inside.

My husband and his brother were definitely worthy of all the female attention they garnered by simply walking through the restaurant. They looked like movie stars that decided to grace us mere mortals with their presence.

Sawyer wore his signature dark suit with a dark shirt that was unbuttoned at the top. His hair was faded on the sides with the long top slicked back out of his face. His unshaven jawline and kissable lips made me thankful that he was mine.

If my panties weren’t already wet, they’d surely be soaked from the sight of his sexy ass. When my eyes finally made it up to his face, he wore a smirk. All I could do was shrug because I’d been caught red-handed ogling my fine ass husband… again.

Chapter 16

SAWYER

Icouldn’t help but catch Sasha every time she was eyeing my body because I was busy staring at her. The woman was more and more beautiful with each passing day. Hell, each minute of the day.

I never thought I’d be able to open up and be my true self with another woman, but especially a woman like Sasha. After Cara died, I thought I would never find anyone else I wanted to be with. Cara knew who I was from the beginning. She knew about my family because hers was the same. Cara grew up inthe life, but sweet Sasha didn’t have a clue. And it was clear by the deal she’d made with Abbott.

It was easy for me to keep eyes on the grimy fucker while he was on Founder’s, but after the council approved of our protection over Sasha, he left for the states. He stuck around New York for a few weeks, but then he was scheduled to take a trip to Mexico, and we lost his trail. I know the motherfucker gave us the slip, but Darby will find his ass.

“So, how long have you two actually known one another? Cause, the way you were acting at my baby shower and the gallery opening says you two are awfully familiar with each other.” Raven’s voice brought me back to the dinner at hand with her question. And although it seemed innocent enough, I knew the question was loaded. She was definitely going to freak the fuck out when she found out we’d been married for two months.

Sasha looked at me, then took a deep breath. I knew my Céile was going, to tell the truth. Besides the fact that she couldn’t keep a secret to save her life, Sasha didn’t like lying. She was a true hippy when it came to karma and aura’s and whatever else the hell she thought the Universe was about.

I loved her for it because God only knew what the hell my karma was. But I had to have done something good in a past life if Sasha was my wife.

“We met two years ago when I was working in New York,” Sasha replied before turning away bashfully. I wasn’t surprised that she hadn’t told anyone about our time together, especially after being threatened. Flynn was hot on the trail of whoever did the shit, and as soon as he found out, they were dead.

“You all knew each other before the wedding?” Lennox asked me with a brow raised. I shrugged and sipped my glass of wine. He knew damned well I didn’t tell him or anyone else my business. But two years ago, I wasn’t in the best place. Sasha was my peace, and I didn’t want anyone to interfere with that.

“Yeah, weknewone another. But I hadn’t seen him in over two years when he popped up at you guys’ wedding.” Sasha smiled when she looked at me.

“I didn’t just pop up, Céile. Lennox is my brother, and I was the best man.” I reminded her with a chuckle.

“Yeah, well, I didn’t know you had a brother, remember.” Sasha rolled her eyes playfully.

“And I didn’t know you were from Founder’s Island.” I cocked my brow in response.

“Touché.” Sasha giggled. However, Raven watched us with confusion.

“You guys don’t seem to know much about one another before you got married.” Raven’s gray gaze swung between Sasha and me. I know she wasn’t being judgmental; Raven was just hurt that Sasha kept such a big secret from her when I knew they shared almost everything else.

“We didn’t know each another long before Sasha had to leave New York to help out her parents. I guess you must’ve been in Europe then.” I made up an excuse for my wife because I know she was feeling guilty. I could tell by the look on her beautiful face.

“Yeah, I was in Paris living my best life. I guess we didn’t talk as much as we should have back then.” Raven stated a sad glint crossed her face, and I could’ve sworn she was going to start crying. Bless her heart. My sister-in-law’s hormones had been all over the place her entire pregnancy. Lennox didn’t know what to do.Served the little shit right for being such an annoying asshole.

“We had our own lives then. It’s okay that we were doing our own things.” Sasha smiled, and Raven returned the gesture.

“So, at least you guys weren’t total strangers like Lennox and I were when you got married. Believe me that isnotsomething you want to have to go through.” Raven chuckled, and we all joined in. The tension in the air dissipated slightly, and I was glad for the reprieve.