Chapter Nineteen ~ Reardon
Nothing better than a night of games, drinks, and great conversation with family and friends. Most of the guests had left for the night, some walking, some stumbling, but all with safe rides home.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better party. Thanks, Rear,” Gabe said with a smile as he gathered his exhausted bride-to-be into his arms.
“You guys did most of the planning, we just executed,” I replied, then tilted my head toward Zoey. “Looks like someone needs a bed, STAT!”
“Yes … bed,” Zoey practically moaned.
Gabe chuckled.
“Don’t worry, I’ll tuck you in, rub your feet, and let you sleep in tomorrow.”
“Have I told you how much I love you?” Zoey asked, the sweetness of her tone making my insides tighten with yearning.
“I can never hear it enough,” my cousin re
