“Hey yourself,” I whisper back, my eyes dropping to take in the sight of him. He looks incredible in a tailored black tuxedo.
“You look beautiful.” His eyes are warm as they sweep appreciatively down my frame. “That dress was made for you.”
“Actually, it’s Shelby’s,” I blurt stupidly. “And you look beautiful, too.”
He grins.
“Handsome!” A blush heats my cheeks. “I mean you lookhandsome.”
“Thanks, sunshine.”
I hear a forced cough from behind me. “Introduce me.” Shelby coughs again, louder this time. “Anytime, now.”
“Oh! Sorry.” My blush gets redder as I turn to face my friend. “Chase, this is Shelby. Shelby, Chase.”
They shake hands politely, and I notice Shelby’s eyes have practically glazed over as she stares at the man beside me.
“Nice to meet you,” he says, his voice deep.
“You too,” Shelby breathes. “I’ve heard all about you.”
Chase glances at me, eyebrows raised. “Oh, really?”
Shelby nods. “Gemma tells me everything.”
“Not everything,” I mutter.
Chase chuckles, turning to face me. “We have to leave, sunshine, or we’ll be late.”
Shelby meets my eyes when his back is turned.
He is so hot!she mouths, fanning herself with her hands.
As soon as Chase looks back in her direction, her arms drop to her sides and her face morphs into a polite mask.
“Nice to meet you, Shelby. I’m sure I’ll see you again, soon.”
“Count on it.” She smiles wide.
He winks at her, then turns back to me, plants a soft kiss on my forehead, and stares into my eyes.
“Five minutes, okay?”
I nod, fighting the urge to melt into him. “Okay.”
He grins, like he knows exactly how many female hormones he’s just sent into overdrive, and walks out of the ginormous master bathroom where we’ve been getting ready.
“Oh. My. God.” Shelby squeals as soon as the door closes at his back. “He’s so hot. Like, hotter than hot.Sahara freaking deserthot.”
“I know,” I say miserably.
“You are so totally screwed.”
“I know,” I repeat.
“Seriously.” She starts fanning herself again. “If you don’t jump his bones tonight, I will.”
“Shelby! You’re married!”