Page 54 of Cocky M.D.

That was why it was better to live across the country, away from the Daweses. Pittsburgh was more family friendly, and Olivia had my heart.

Max said, “Damon’s happy taking over for Dad.”

My involvement in the interplay of which Dawes did what to please our parents was finished. I tugged on my ear and tried to think of a quick way to get off the phone.

Damon said, “I like getting what I want. Sue me. By the way, we upgraded your honeymoon suite as a wedding present.”

My heart constricted. I didn’t want favors. “With what?”

It sounded like Damon pounded his fist into something. “The honeymoon package. What the fuck did you think I meant?”

Anger was another reason to keep Bradley away from the family. I saw Olivia’s bright smile across the field, and my heart swelled. Unlike the family I’d been born into, Olivia was sweet. And her family’s closeness was apparent. I’d once thought people like her were fictional, but she was absolutely real.

I swallowed and said, “Nothing. I have to go.”

Max said, “Have fun, baby brother. Can’t wait to meet the new bride at Christmas.”

We said our goodbyes, and I returned to my life. I was a normal doctor with a family and responsibilities. Olivia had helped me see that my life was full of love.

I hugged her as I joined her, and she asked, “Are you okay?”

The anger in my body faded, and I said, “My brothers upgraded our stay to the honeymoon package, which means the extra wine and strawberries that you said you weren’t that interested in.”

“That’s sweet of them. They didn’t know I just wanted to be alone with you.” Her lips were sweeter than any wine might be. She pressed them together and stared at me, tossing her head toward Dr. Munz. “Your boss is waiting for us.”

Right.I’d promised that if we could leave early, we would. We went over to him, and I held out my hand to shake his. “Dr. Munz, this is my wife, Olivia.”

“Nice to meet you,” Dr. Munz said to her. After one of the nurses snapped our picture, he continued. “We are all happy for you both.”

Olivia answered, “Thank you. Tonight, we’re flying to Hawaii. I’m excited.”

Dr. Munz handed us both champagne flutes and said, “That sounds great. And be sure to rest up, because when you get back, the staff want you to be chief. Let me know if you change your mind and want to take the chief position.”

I had everything I’d ever wanted—a job where I belonged, a great son, and Olivia. I clinked glasses with her and said, “Thank you. But find someone else. I’m just happy that Olivia chose to be my wife. And I want to spend time with my family.”

“She’s lovely. Go and be with your family.”

Finally, he left. My chest puffed out. For the first time in my life, I was happy, and it was all because of the woman beside me. She made me whole.

I kissed her and didn’t care that people cheered for us. As soon as everyone stopped focusing on us, I directed Olivia behind a tree.

I’d had her every night that week, but I needed a taste to get me through the rest of the afternoon. Our plans changed slightly so now we would go home. She held my hand, and sparks rushed through my veins.

Once we were alone, I pressed my lips to hers and held her tight. The feeling of her supple body pressed to mine got better every time. She was sweeter than any champagne. Soon we would be home, and I would taste her everywhere.

It was funny that sex wasn’t as important as I’d once believed. I loved her and believed in “happily ever after,” and nothing was ever going to change my mind.