Callie enjoyed her bath, taking her time to relax in the bubbles before she heard the bathroom door slide open.“Vin, is that you?” she called out, her voice lazy and hushed.“Who else could it be?” he replied softly. Stepping into her space, Vin knelt on the tiled floor, before sliding his hand into hers. “It’s time to wash up now, Songbird. Or we’ll be late for the ceremony.”Callie hummed, smiling at the crime lord. If they had time, she would have offered him to join her. “Help me up?”After helping Callie clean and dry herself, Vin left her alone for a minute to retrieve something from their bedroom.“What is that?” Callie asked when Vin approached her with a smirk, concealing a small item in his hand. “You’re acting weird, what’s going on?” But she couldn’t help the giggle that left her lips.“This little thing?” Vin replied, finally holding the item up. “This is a little gift for you, Songbird, something to keep you on your toes… quite literally.”The singer gasped when she fin
Callie had always been fond of weddings. Not that she had the pleasure to attend any, but the things she has read in books and magazines throughout her life provided all the wonder she needed to fall in love with the ceremony.A day where two people are bound together as one, not only in the physical sense but emotionally, and spiritually, they are joined.And when she heard the two words, “I do,” Callie felt her heart bloom with emotions, and her mind with thoughts of what it could be if she could utter those two words to the man standing beside her.She tried to sneak a glance at Vin, not wanting to ruin the moment in front of her, and her eyes sparkled when her eyes found his, staring into her soul.Leaning a bit closer to her, Vin opened his mouth to speak, only to be interrupted by applause and cheering.The officiant has apparently called for the groom to kiss the bride, a moment the two missed while caught up in their bubble. A bubble that neither of them wanted to escape.She
Callie’s relief was obvious the moment she saw Sienna. It had been too long. Though they exchanged messages often, Facetiming wasn’t something they did often.“I miss you!” Sienna shouted, and Callie could tell by the way her lip was quivering that her friend was holding back tears. “You’ve been gone for so long, I’m starting to forget what you look like!”“Come on, don’t be dramatic!” Callie chuckled, but she missed her best friend too. “I really don’t know how long this vacation is running for, but I’m sure I’ll be back before you forget my face.”Their conversation didn’t run long as Callie suddenly felt a vibration. She had nearly forgotten the cursed bullet buried inside her if it weren’t for Vin turning it on at the most awkward moment.“Uh…” her eyes roamed the area for Vin’s menacing ones. When she spotted him, a smirk was playing on his lips as he raised the remote just high enough for her to see while waving it. “You’ll have to excuse me. I’ll text you later, Sienna.”Callie
Sweat beads at Callie’s forehead, groaning at how good it felt to be in Vin’s arms.“This is unfair,” she complained, voice muffled from where she was hiding it behind her hand. “I said to take the bullet out.”Vin thrust inside her so hard that Callie had to brace herself against the bathroom stall door. It took everything in her not to scream out in pleasure. And Vin knew this as well. He knew Callie couldn’t keep the noises down whenever they fucked, so she had no idea what possessed him to do it in the hotel bathroom.“Unfair?” Vin challenged, chuckling darkly, “Your deal was to take it out. You never mentioned I couldn’t replace the vibe with my cock. We’ll need to work on your negotiation skills, Songbird.”Though true, Callie hadn’t expected Vin to shove his cock inside her after taking the vibrator out. But from the way she was moaning and the way her pussy was clenching around Vin, he knew she had no real complaints.“What if—ah, what if people hear us?” she asked while tryi
Now that she wasn’t distracted, Callie could finally take a moment to admire the scene before her. The deep colors of maroon and cream complemented each other well. And though all the ladies looked marvelous in each of their cream-colored gowns, nothing took away from how radiant Millicent looked in her maroon one.Guards stood at every door, some were sanctioned, while most were personal guards of some of the high-profile guests in attendance—Raleigh and Soren included.Callie and Vin made their way to the happy couple to tell them about Callie’s performance, just in time for the wait staff to come in and clear the plates.Millicent met Callie’s gaze and the bride’s face was aglow with expectation. She crossed the room, her arm around her husband’s.“Callie, dearest,” the bride greeted, expression obvious that she was waiting for a positive response. “Have you decided to sing for us?”Callie offered a small smile, trying to contain her nerves. “I have. I hope one song would be alrigh
The walk back to their room took no time at all, and once the door closed behind them, Callie was pulled into Vin’s arms.His kisses were soft and gentle. There was none of the aggression and urgency of their time earlier.“Vin?” Callie whispered, pleased but worry seeped through her emotions. “Is everything alright?”Vin smiled, “How about a bath, Songbird?”Though surprised, Callie didn’t have a chance to voice it out for Vin had begun to guide her through their hotel room and into their lavish bathroom.With a kiss to her forehead, Vin left Callie’s side for a moment to draw a bath, filling up the bathtub with hot water and bath salts to help them both relax.“Sit.”Vin’s words were an order, but there was no bite to them. He simply wanted Callie to sit and be comfortable on the soft vanity chair located at the other end of the bathroom.Before Callie could do anything, Vin had reached her side and took the bottle of makeup remover.“May I?” he asked, already reaching for the cotto
“Be sure to visit us again, Callie,” said Millie while giving Callie one of her fiercest hugs. “You have my number now, so if you need anything—anything at all, just give me a call, alright?”“Of course,” replied Callie. “I wish you and Wyatt only happy days to come. And hopefully to see you again soon.”With a final kiss on her cheek, Millie finally let her go reluctantly. The woman turned to her husband and embraced him before stepping back into the hotel lobby.“Are you ready to go?” asked Vin after he’d closed the trunk of the car. “We have a long way to travel today.”Vin opened the door for her, and Callie got in with a grateful smile. He circled the front and once he was inside, Callie asked, “Are we going home today?”There it was again.Home.There was something about the way Callie referred to Vin’s home as hers as well. His chest swelled with emotion as he reached over Callie’s body to buckle her seatbelt, then his own.“We have one more stop, Songbird,” he replied with a s
Callie has had her fair share of awkward moments. On stage, in class, on long drives such as this one.The air in the car seemed to get thinner and thinner with every mile that they took. Back-and-forth looks were exchanged between Callie and Vin, as well as with Callie and the rearview mirror.Liam had spent the past hour glued to his iPad, which was no doubt a gift from Vin. Callie had half the mind to tell him that it couldn’t be good for his eyes.“Hey, Liam, I’m not sure that’s healthy, but do you know what is?”She hadn’t meant to sound so perky, but even to her own ears, she sounded like a teenage cheerleader. Luckily, the little boy looked up from his gadget.Smiling, Callie turned in her seat to look at Liam.“Food. I’m getting kind of hungry. Are you?” she asked, voice quite even this time.The kid nodded, slowly putting his iPad away. Callie turned to Vin, a triumphant smile on her face.“Vin, maybe we could have a late lunch?” she glanced at her wristwatch, then rephrased