Page 45 of Sinful Skulls (Rebel Skull MC #9)
Chapter Forty-Three
Brody
E lizabeth sits down beside me as I grumpily watch every one of my brother’s dance with my wife. “Whoever thought up the dollar dance with the bride should be butchered,” I joke.
“Did you think any of the guys would give up their one opportunity to dance with such a pretty girl?” she teases back.
The song ends and Elijah quickly rushes toward Daisy for his turn, but not before taunting me on his way over.
“Fucker,” I mumble under my breath.
She laughs.
I glance at her, still thrown by how I didn’t see their resemblance earlier.
Her amusement fades, and she turns serious. “I’m sorry I didn’t come to you, Brody.”
“We’re good.”
“Are we though?”
I look away from her. “I’ll admit I was angry at first, but I understand you didn’t know about her uncle. You thought she was safe, and honestly, I did too.”
“Do you remember the conversation we had where you were telling me about the “right girl, wrong time?” I told you that if you were interested in my daughter, I would consider it a blessing. I meant that shit, Brody.”
It makes me run a hand over my face. “I love her, Elizabeth. I love her so much it hurts sometimes.”
Her gaze roams the crowd as she fights back tears. “Thank you for bringing her home.”
Jackson whistles, drawing the attention of everyone.
I lean over and whisper to Elizabeth, “She thought she got one over on me with this whole surprise wedding, and she did, but I’ve had a little surprise of my own in the works.”
Jackson begins speaking, and she turns to listen to him. “It’s time to say goodbye to our lovely newlyweds.”
Daisy’s gaze finds mine, her brows pulling together in confusion. She’s wondering why our night is coming to an end so soon.
“They have a plane to catch, so let’s get them out of here!” he yells.
“I gotta get my wife, because nobody is carrying her out of here but me!” I yell, jumping to my feet.
I have her swooped up and in the parking lot before anyone gets a chance to harass either of us.
Everyone follows behind, cheering and whistling. I set her in the passenger side of the truck and rush around, jumping in beside her, but Lexie opens her door before I can get us out of here.
She hugs Daisy, and then they wrap pinkies. “Send me pictures,” she says excitedly.
“I have no idea where we’re going, but I promise.” They hug each other one more time before Lexie steps back and closes the door.
Daisy turns to look at me. “What was Jackson talking about? Where are we going? How?”
“I planned a trip for the two of us to get away for a bit. After everything that happened, I was feeling a little selfish and wanted you all to myself. It’s just dumb luck that it worked out perfectly with your surprise wedding.”
“You planned our honeymoon without even knowing it,” she rasps in disbelief.
“I do a lot of things without realizing what I’m doing.”
We both start laughing at exactly the same time. I start the truck, and we wave to everyone as we turn out of the lot.
“Where are we going?” she asks again, bouncing in her seat. “Are we going back to the kinky cabin?”
“Jackson said we have a plane to catch, remember?”
“So, no kinky cabin.” She sighs in disappointment.
“Check the glove box.”
Her gaze bounces between me and the dash. She hesitantly opens it, and when she spots the travel guide, she covers her face with both hands.
“Hey.” I reach over and wrap my fingers around her leg. “I want to take you to all of the places you didn’t get a chance to see. Let’s go make some new memories. I’ve got it all planned out.”
I’m beginning to worry I’ve made a huge mistake when her hands fall away from her face, dropping into her lap.
“How is it so easy with you?” she asks, turning to stare at the side of my face as I drive.
“I’ve been wondering the same thing about you, but I guess that’s how it is when you find your soulmate.” I smile and wink at her.
She shakes her head, always amused with my cheesiness. “I love you so much.”
“Forever and beyond,” I say, giving her knee a little squeeze.