“Whatever,” I laugh. “I didn’t do a damn thing. It was all you.”
Nate and dad fall into easy conversation about the Jaguar and his other projects and I can’t help but watch them with dreamy eyes. They’ve come so far since the ‘break up’ days and I absolutely love watching them interact with respect for one another.
Mom’s gasp steals my attention. “What happened to your bottom?” she whisper-yells.
Oh, geez.
Half an hour later, we’re all being requested to take our seats. We find the two massive tables reserved for us and I smile as Nate holds out my chair like a gentleman. I have to laugh. Nate is anything but a gentleman, especially if you consider what he did to me last night, but either way, I’m going to soak it up.
All our friends have arrived and I smile as they take their seats around us. Brylee looks incredible in a light pink dress with Tyson on her arm. It took forever for these two to admit there was something going on, but the second they did, they were all over each other like a rash. I don’t know how this didn’t happen during high school, but now that it has, it’s incredible. They’re even taking on the long-distance thing like a boss.
Brooke takes a seat beside me and Maxen sits down beside her. It’s been a few months and honestly, they took up right where they left off and every day, they keep getting stronger. Maybe that time apart was what they truly needed to make it work, or maybe Maxen just needed someone to kick him up the ass. I’ve been keeping a close eye on him and I’m proud to say that he is one hundred percent dedicated to making Brooke the happiest woman on this planet.
My trust for Maxen has slowly returned and I’m so proud of him for turning his life around. He was an asshole in high school, but now, he’s quickly becoming one of my closest friends, just like he used to be. I’m so damn proud of him for being able to redeem himself. I won’t have to buy a little Maxen voodoo doll to keep in my freezer now. Win/win.
His ‘business’ at the races is taking off like a rocket. He’s been raking in the cash and keeping it classy. It’s well respected and he runs it like a professional. I wouldn’t be surprised if he somehow gets the place legally approved in the future. An actual Broken Hill racing track. It would be awesome.
Jackson and Elle are still going strong, and I swear, I caught him at the mall talking to a jeweler last weekend. He’s been head over heels for her since the beginning and if he feels they’re ready for that next step, then I couldn’t be happier.
Puck drops down on Nate’s other side, pulling Courtney down on his lap and I find myself wondering how the hell we all managed to couple up over the last year and a half. It’s kind of creepy, but also kind of cool.
I’ve got the best group of friends and the fact that they are all so full of love just makes it so much better.
A man appears on the stage as waiters come out of the kitchen and starts filling up wine glasses and taking orders.
The auction quickly gets underway with at least thirty cars to be sold. Each of them even fancier than the last.
The amounts of money these cars are going for has me gasping for breath each time the gavel comes down. I mean, who in their right mind spends this kind of cash on cars?
Just as the thought occurs, my father raises his hand, putting a bid in for an old classic car that I wouldn’t even know the name of. I shake my head and laugh. I guess that answers that question.
The Jaguar comes up next and suddenly every eye at my table is turned towards the stage. Nate rises and nods towards the crowd when his name is called before sitting back down beside me. His arm falls over my shoulder and his fingers draw little circles on my skin.
He’s nervous and he has every right to be.
This is the big moment he’s been waiting for. All of us have been waiting for it.
I reach across and take his other hand in mine, giving it a squeeze and reminding him to hold it together, at least for another few minutes. After this, the party can finally start.
The auctioneer stands tall as he looks out at the crowd. “We will open the bidding with three hundred thousand dollars.”
My mouth drops open. Is he kidding?
A bid comes in straight away before another replaces it, adding another fifty grand to the amount. Two guys fight it out until a third comes in, knocking the price well above four hundred thousand.
Nate sits beside me in complete and utter shock as he listens to the number rise. Jesse grins while looking around at the bidders while Maxen raises his glass before the bidding has even come to an end. Trish has a hand to her heart, so proud it’s probably hurting.
I just squeeze his hand tighter and tighter, waiting and listening to how it plays out.
“Fuck,” Nate grunts when it surpasses four fifty.
“You read my mind,” I murmur beside him.
The bidding comes to a close at four hundred and sixty thousand when the auctioneer slams his gavel against his podium. A round of applause rumbles throughout the function room and the buyer stands in what looks to be the most expensive suit in the room.
Nate gets up, walks to the side of the room, and shakes hands with the buyer. I watch as they get lost in conversation and Nate hands him a business card. They shake hands again and Nate turns around, coming back towards the table with a dumbstruck look on his handsome face.
“What was that all about?” I ask quietly as the bidding for the next car gets underway.
“The guy has a whole fleet of classic cars. He wants me working on them all. I told him to bring them around Monday morning.”
“You’re kidding?” I laugh.
“Nope,” he says. “I’m going to need a bigger shop.”
“That’s fine. We can scare off the neighbors and steal their space. I’ll set Jesse on it. You’ll have it in no time.” The thoughts start racing through my mind. “You can build a showroom in there.”
“Why don’t I just start by offering them something they can’t refuse?”
“Yeah,” I shrug my shoulders. “That will work too but my idea seems better.”
The auction comes to a close and soon after, the dinner party starts. Nate mingles with the other people in the industry and introduces me to big spenders who all ask about the other projects he has coming up.
The night goes by and before I know it, I’m on the dance floor with the girls having the time of my life. The guys are slowly creeping in and soon enough, Nate is spinning me in his arms and crushing his lips down on mine.
“I fucking love you,” he reminds me.
I smile up at him. “You know I’m so damn proud of you, right?” I tell him. “Every day I fall in love with you so much more. I don’t know how it’s even possible, but I do.”
His arms come in tighter around my waist as his eyes stare deeply into mine. “I’m going to marry you, Tora Roberts. I’m going to put my kids in you, and I’m going to love you for the rest of my days.”
My heart explodes with joy and love as I look into those eyes. We’ve come so damn far and I can’t wait to see what the rest of our lives hold. “Is that a promise?” I ask him.
“It sure fucking is.”
I’ve learned the hard way to question him when he makes me a promise, and he’s proven time and time again that he’s a man who sticks to his word. So, when Nate Ryder promises you that he’s going to give you everything you’ve ever wanted. You better be ready.
I press my lips to his as I fall in love a little more. My lips move against his in a sensual dance as I rest my hand against his chest, feeling it beat beneath his warm skin. “I can’t wait.”
The end.
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Sheridan Anne is a wife to a smart-ass husband, Mumma to two beautiful girls, twin sister, daughter, and friend who lives in beautiful Australia. Sheridan writes both romance and young adult fantasy books on a variety of topics and can be found on most days with her family or writing during nap time. To find out more or to simply say ‘hello’, connect with her on Facebook or Instagram
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Other Books by Sheridan Anne
Teen & Young Adult - Paranormal Romance
DESTRUCT – The Guard Trilogy (Book 1) www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPHDDMM
DECIMATE – The Guard Trilogy (Book 2) www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVFMM6T
DOMINATE – The Guard Trilogy (Book 3) www.amazon.com/dp/B07H2HFNMN
Young Adult / New Adult - Romance
Broken Hill High – The Broken Hill High Series (Book 1) www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1C7DMJ
Broken Hill Halo – The Broken Hill High Series (Book 2) www.amazon.com/dp/B07NCVT2QZ
Broken Hill Hurt – The Broken Hill High Series (Book 3) www.amazon.com/dp/B07NL38FRH
Broken Hill Hearts – The Broken Hill High Series (Book 4) www.amazon.com/dp/B07NYFCV5J
Broken Hill Havoc – The Broken Hill High Series (Book 5) www.amazon.com/dp/B07PNB8J59
Broken Hill Honor – The Broken Hill High Series (Novella 5.5) www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q452TVQ
Romance
Miller – Kings of Denver (Book 1) www.amazon.com/dp/B078LCCRWJ
Jaxon – Kings of Denver (Book 2) www.amazon.com/dp/B078MWD25M
Xander – Kings of Denver (Book 3) www.amazon.com/dp/B07928QNNF
Tank – Kings of Denver (Book 4) www.amazon.com/dp/B079Z49YFD
Logan – Denver Royalty (Book 1) www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7YZVGB
Carter – Denver Royalty (Book 2) www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMZVCJH
Sean – Denver Royalty (Book 3) www.amazon.com/dp/B07FZLLDCH
Cole – Rebels Advocate (Book 1) www.amazon.com/dp/B07K5XQXWZ
Caden – Rebels Advocate (Book 2) www.amazon.com/dp/B07KB36XXS
Luke – Rebels Advocate (Book 3) www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKJB8CP
Jace – Rebels Advocate (Book 4) www.amazon.com/dp/B07KSGQLJY
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