Page 45 of We're All Liars
We’re back on flat ground by the fire when he pulls me to him. “Can’t wait.”
EPILOGUE 2
CADE
Two weeks later
“Are you sure you don’t want to just hire a captain?”
“Nope. I’m all licensed up.” The yacht Morgan picked out is bigger than I’d originally anticipated. I’ve worked on all these, but being on the open water alone without a crew was a little intimidating. But having her all to myself sounds so much better. “The thing practically drives itself. Besides, I’ll be bored out of my mind if there’s not some things around the vessel to keep me busy.”
Her exasperated stare is pointed at me. “Because you won’t anything to do?”
“Oh, you’re plenty of entertainment. But I need to keep my hands busy, so I don’t lose my talents.”
A throat clearing signals that I won’t be getting any practice. Turning back, I see Neil. “Sorry, didn’t mean to interrupt.”
“It’s cool.” Soon enough, I’ll have her all to myself. I still feel a little sad about leaving the marina and Otis, but he said there’s always a job for me when we get back.
“Finally,” Morgan huffs as her brother walks over. “We need to double-check that you have all the information because we’ll be out of reach some of the time. But we have the satellite phone—”
Ryder stops her excessive explanation. “Everything is set. And I’ll be fine. Mom and I are actually going on a road trip of our own up the East Coast. Or maybe just to the ranch for a while to get away.”
“Have fun.” Morgan hugs her brother. I heard enough of the conversation that I know Morgan gave Ryder all the details he needs in case something happens to her. Not that it will, but she said she wanted to make sure nothing allows her father to wake up completely. So Ryder has the contact information and instructions for the yearly payment if he needs to get in touch with them for any reason.
My father is another story. He’s still in jail, yelling about his innocence and that he was drugged and didn’t know what he was doing. He still thinks the bookies set him up, and they’ve made it clear to keep his mouth shut. So, he’s been quietly awaiting trial for the attempted murder of King and the murder of Paul. I can’t say any of it sits easy with me, but when I think of what Coach planned alongside Paul, and the times my dad roughed us up, every ounce of guilt vanishes.
About ten minutes later, we’re standing on my sailboat, the one I rebuilt with my bare hands while Morgan mostly sat by and watched. But the significance of it is everything. And even though we have the new yacht, my favorite is this one.
And I can’t think of a better place for our ceremony to take place. The mood is perfect. She looks gorgeous in her cream dress. I’m comfortable in my white button-down and khakis. We can focus on what’s important. Us. I’m glad she wanted this, because it’s everything plus more. And after we say our vows and seal them with a kiss, it takes a second for me to comprehend that she is officially mine. Forever.
EPILOGUE 3
MORGAN
Five Years later
“What time does the wedding start?” Cade asks as he ties the rope on the dock of the old marina he used to work at. Not much has changed, but I feel like a completely different person. What started as a three-month honeymoon turned into “let’s just stay on the water.” And that’s what we’ve done. We’ve been sailing everywhere and anywhere possible. Until now. Because we’re back in New Orleans for Ryder’s wedding to Harrison.
“Ceremony starts at three o’clock.” We’ll be staying for a few days before heading back out. Unless we leave sooner. I know Cade loves being on the water, but I think being away from New Orleans was the best thing for the both of us.
“We’d better go get ready.” Cade heads inside the cabin, and I follow behind.
Of course, as soon as I step in the shower, so does Cade. “We’re supposed to be getting ready for the wedding.”
“We are. Just saving water.” He presses his chest against my back, pushing me against the wall. His fingers slipping up between my thighs is a clear indication that this will not be just a shower.
“I think we waste water because we’re distracted the entire time we’re supposed to be bathing.”
“I’m not distracted.” His fingers pump inside me, his mouth on my neck as I push back against him. “I’m so focused.”
“So am I,” I say reaching back to grab his hard dick that’s pressing into my backside, but he grabs my hand. “Nope. I’ll be inside you when I come.”
And that’s exactly what happens. After I finish my orgasm with his fingers inside me, he quickly replaces it with his dick. Pumping inside me until we’re both going over the cliff.
“Yeah. I love saving water and showering together.” He kisses my shoulder before we actually get to the rinsing off part.
When we arrive at the hotel, we still have plenty time before the ceremony begins. I’m not nervous about seeing my mom, necessarily, it’s just been so long. But as soon as she spots us, she’s over and wrapping her arms around me, then giving Cade a warm, welcoming embrace. They fall into conversation as I glance around. A brown-haired girl catches my attention. Maddie. She’s grown so much since the time I saw her all those years ago.