Chapter 61

“Soon we’ll be mated and we can ease into our new lives. You with school, me at work coming home every night to you, mon coeur.”

“We have to face Xavier Charron first.” Julio frowned. “I’ve let you distract me from that.”

“I’m not worried about besting him. I only worry that you won’t love me anymore because I’m going to brutally kill a man in cold blood. It’s called premeditated murder.” Etienne looked away from Julio, fearing what he would see in his Mate’s face.

“No, it’s self-defense.” Sincerity sparked in Julio’s eyes. 14

The wedding night

Master suite, Sunday, early evening

The last of their guests left the townhouse. The caterers cleaned up and returned the furniture to its proper place. Etienne and Julio retired to the master suite.

Julio stood in front of Etienne and begged, “Let me help you undress.”