There was a rush of awww’s. Avery grinned into her lap beside me and on its own, my arm came up around her shoulders again.
“You clearly make Emmett a happy, happy man.” Sam lifted his glass. “Welcome to the family. To Avery and Emmett.”
“To Avery and Emmett,” everyone chorused, and around the table, glasses clinked.
Avery and I locked gazes as we clinked glasses together. There was something in our gaze—camaraderie. The weapons were set aside for a brief moment, and we were in this together, this huge lie for the greater good. My gaze skimmed over her pretty face, her big blue eyes, and the freckles sprinkled over her nose.
“Now kiss,” Wyatt called.
“Kiss, kiss!” others echoed.
Avery’s eyes widened and the corners of her mouth hitched. My gaze fell to her lips and then briefly to th
