Stripping a Steele

by Elizabeth Knox

  “Always, Cinderella. But, hey, I have some good news too,” I announce excitedly, a bright smile coming across my face. She was there when I asked Ashley for Mason’s, but she would never have realized I actually meant to have a hand in this one, to let her have a hand in it. “Do you remember how Ashley said I could buy that bar, Mason’s?” Selena nods, and I wonder if she is working out in her head what I am going to say. “Well, the paperwork was officially signed this morning, and I want you to know, it’s all for you. You are the proud new owner and manager of Mason’s.”

  Selena shakes her head, “No, I can’t accept that from you!” She is being ornery as always. I just laugh.

  “You know I am not taking a no for an answer. It is a done deal. Your dream of having your own bar is happening, baby, because I care about you that much. It’s yours.” I can see the happy tears threaten to come from her eyes, and she throws her arms around me. Little does she know that is only half the surprise.

  As if on cue, I hear the doorbell and Luke calling to us from the living room to get in there. Selena looks at me and then stands up, going to see what is going on. Sure enough, a man has come to deliver just what I got for her; one of Alec Rousseau’s latest pieces, one I remember she loved from the first time we met.

  “Oh, my god!” she screams, turning to me. “Why the fuck did you do this? I love it, but I know how much that is.” Her breaths are coming in gasps as I wrap my arms around her.

  “I did it because I love you. I am in love with you, Selena,” I confess to her. “Don’t feel pressured to say it back. It’s just how I feel. You can meet me at this point whenever you are ready,” I add.

  She shakes her head up against me. “I love you too, but I am so fucking scared,” she admits.

  “There is nothing to be afraid of.”

  Epilogue

  Christian

  I watch as Brooklyn walks down the aisle to my big brother Logan, and while I am not an emotional guy, I can't help but feel my heart swell at the way those two are looking at each other. She is glowing, both from the wedding day and her pregnancy, which is now becoming obvious. She and Selena are becoming pretty good friends now, and I know Selena has been complaining about gaining weight from sharing pregnancy craving snacks with her.

  The thought makes me chuckle, and I place my hand in my Cinderella's hand as the bride and groom take hands and begin the ceremony, Brook already tearing up from the hormones. Jordan and I both are standing up here with Logan and Brook, and Selena was easily incorporated into the wedding, happy to be wearing the gorgeous color Brook chose. She looks stunning, and I find myself strangely imagining this day for the two of us. I don’t know when it might happen when it could happen, but fuck, I hope it happens. I want to be as happy as the shit eating grin on Logan’s face tells me he is.

  The ceremony is short and sweet with plenty of romantic moments, and we all head into the reception venue, which is all decked out as it should be. A Steele wedding would make any other one pale in comparison.

  I take Selena to the dance floor, swaying with her to support the bride and groom in their first dance. Just as the song ends, I feel a buzzing in my pocket. I look around, and everyone who would normally call me is here. The call peeks my interest. So, I walk outside to take the call and see the name pop up, my heart beating fast.

  "Madigan," I say into the receiver, a bit shocked that she’s even calling me right now and so glad no one is around me right now to hear. Madigan is actually my little sister, though, I am the only one that knows that. In other terms, she’s my father’s best kept secret. Logan and Jordan have no idea she exists, and we have been keeping it that way for a while now. It was something that she and I agreed to.

  "Christian….I’m in trouble.” I can hear the worry in her voice and know she means it. Shit has hit the fan. "I need your help…I think I need everyone’s help actually," she continues. "It’s so bad. Please, tell me you can help me."

  I nod even though she can’t see it, my protective instincts kicking in. "I guess it's about time our brothers get to know their little sister, then," I answer with a dark tone.

  "I guess so,” she responds automatically. “I don’t know when I’ll be in Atlanta…but I’m trying to as soon as I can, as soon as it’s safe.”

  "You are a Steele. I can promise you from all of us, you will have our protection. Text me where you are and your plans, I will arrange travel and protection for you, and do one thing for me Mad, stay safe." I hang up the phone, knowing my brothers are going to get the shock of their lives when Madigan appears, but they will have to get over it quick. We will all have to find a way to protect our sister, and we sure as fuck will.

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