by Jagger Cole
I frown. “Huh? Buddy, what are you talking about? Of course, I’m going to tell them that you’re not fucking dead! Now, where are you?! Are you State-side?” I feel like a goofball, spouting around and grinning like a tool. But goddamnit, my best friend in the world is alive, so screw it.
“Luke…”
“I can’t believe you called tonight of all nights! This is wild, Carter. I mean, Sienna’s here, but your mom is too! We’re all having dinner—”
“Luke.”
I frown. “Yeah?”
“Is Aurora in there too?”
I scratch my chin. “Aurora? Yeah, man. She is.”
“She’s good?”
I smile. “Guess I know who you missed the most. And yeah, man, she’s good.”
“Seeing anyone?”
I laugh. “Dude, I have no idea. I don’t think so, though. She’s not bringing a plus one to the wedding at least.”
“Good,” he growls. “Good. That’s good.”
I shake my head. “Carter, man, just tell me where you are. I’ll send a plane or a whatever you want to get you and bring you here.”
He chuckles. “Nah, I’m good.”
I frown. “Dude, what the fuck are you—”
“Nice fucking house, by the way. Little ostentatious, but I dig it. But listen, I don’t think yellow is your color, dude.”
I blink and go still. And then I look down at my yellow t-shirt. “Hang on, what?” I whirl, my eyes scanning the darkening property. “Wait, are you here?!”
There’s a pause, and then he chuckles. “Yeah, I’m here.”
I stagger to the edge of the deck. I cling to it, sucking in air and looking wildly around for him. “Where the hell are you?!”
“In a minute.”
“Carter!”
“Aurora’s inside?”
“Yeah?”
“I’ll see you soon, brother,” he growls. “Really soon.”
The End.
Afterword
Thank you for picking up this copy of Always His; your support means a lot! As a thank you to my readers, I’ve written a quick and dirty follow-up short to Luke and Sienna’s story. This is not an epilogue to Always His, just a steamy and fun “follow up” story about these two, and you can grab it for free when you subscribe to my newsletter. Existing subscribers can find the download link at the bottom of any of my newsletters.
Looking for Carter and Aurora? Always Hers, the standalone follow up to this book, will be releasing in just one week.
Thanks for being awesome!
-Jagger
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About the Author
A reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.
Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.
When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside - rain or shine.
You can find all of his books at
www.jaggercolewrites.com
