The Elite

Chapter 28

Waking up Christmas morning tucked securely in Bryan’s arms was perfect. I inhaled his scent and realized no matter where we end up this is my home. In his arms. I wiggled so I could turn to see his face, causing him to wake up in the process.

“Good Morning pretty girl.”

“Good Morning.”

I kissed him and as I pulled away, I watched as he smiled down at me.

“Merry Christmas.”

“Merry Christmas.”

I jumped out of bed and made my way to my dresser to grab some leggings and a sweatshirt.

“Come on sleepy head, let’s get some food.”

I watched as Bryan got out of bed wearing just his boxers and stretched. I watched as his boxers shifted a little lower. Feeling myself get aroused, I bit my lip.

Lowering his arms, he closed the distance between us.

“Don’t worry baby, in just over a week you will have me anytime you want.” I felt my cheeks turn red as he kissed my forehead and made his way to get dressed.

After breakfast, the entire family gathered in the living room around the tree to exchange gifts.

Oli was the best to watch. His parents never celebrated Christmas, so he had never had one. To be honest, the second my Mom heard he had never had a Christmas she went overboard on him, but I loved that he was being spoiled.

I handed Oli his gift from me. I watched as he opened the small package.

I watched as he removed the blade I had custom made for him. It was a black blade with a black handle. On the blade itself I had it inscribed.

Born a warrior.

He looked up at me and his eyes had glossed over. “I love this Liv.” He jumped up and wrapped me in a bear hug.

I watched as Bryan handed Oli his gift and it looked like a large envelope. Oli opened the paper and we sat and watched him read the paper over and over.

I looked over at Bryan and he winked at me.

“Is this……”

“I thought you might want to put down some roots here now that you have a pack and a family that thinks the world of you.” Bryan said, looking over at Oli.

“This is too much. I can’t, I can’t take this.”

“It’s already done. I will teach you everything you need to know and I have an amazing manager running it now. We just changed the name and you are going to be free to make any changes you want.”

I watched as a tear fell from his eye and he quickly wiped it away and handed me the paper.

“Your mate just gave me my own pub. Called Oliver’s”, Oli said, smiling.

“Bryan, that is amazing.” I said, unable to hold in my excitement.

“I mean Oli is always talking about having his own pub and always talking about food. Like, you talk nonstop about food. So I figured it would be the perfect gift.”

“It’s the best gift.” Oli said, smiling like crazy.

I stood up and grabbed my gift for Bryan. As I handed it to him, he pulled me on to his lap.

He was so hard to buy for. He was rich and he could buy anything he wanted, but I knew he loved watches, so I bought him a watch and had a message engraved on the bottom.

Made for you. I am forever yours. My love always, Liv.

“Babe, this means more than you know. Thank you.” He planted a kiss on my lips.

He reached over and handed me a little box. I opened up the box and inside was the most amazing emerald necklace. The emerald was surrounded by diamonds. On the clasp was a tiny silver charm and it said MINE.

“Bryan, this is so beautiful. I love it.” I kissed him hard.

“Good because this is for you too.” He handed me another small box.

I squinted my eyes at him. “We said one gift.”

He just chuckled and pulled me closer, lightly kissing my cheek. “I couldn’t help myself.”

“Good because I have something else for you too.” I nodded at Oli and he handed Bryan my second gift for him.

I opened the small package to see matching emerald earrings. “Oh, Bryan, I love these. I am wearing these to our wedding.”

I watched as he opened up my gift. It was simple but I had Oli sneak a picture of the two of us. When you give Oli a task, he takes it very seriously. He got so many pictures, but in this one in particular, we are looking at each other and you can see the love in our eyes.

Looking at this picture would make me get emotional because I can’t get over the look he is giving me. I put it in a simple wood frame that matches his personality.

He stared at the picture and I could tell he felt the same way. He didn’t say anything, he just started kissing me and I honestly don’t know how long we kissed, but the twins took us out of our make-out session.

“Seriously, Liv and Bry stop,” Taylor said.

“Please stop.” Travis chimed in, causing the entire room to laugh.