Saving Blu (Kings Reapers MC Book 4) by Nicola Jane (classic reads .TXT) 📕

When I don’t answer, he leans closer. “He took back his family name. That means he’s back in the mafia, Gia.”

“He hates the mafia,” I mutter, realising how huge this is.

“He saved us. They were coming to kill me and because of him, we’re both still here and you’re not married to that asshole!”

“You hate him,” I say.

“I’m the brother-in-law. I’m supposed to act like I hate him,” snaps Vinn.

“Seems you have some making up to do,” says Mum.

I nod. She’s right. I was so worried about him popping the question that I lost sight of what he actually did.

“How’s Leia?” asks Vinn and I smirk at his obvious love for the woman he can never have.

“She’s doing great.” I pull out my phone to show Vinn and Mum the photo of baby Grace. Another girl for the club. Riggs had joked that at this rate he’ll end up having to turn the club over to female bikers.

BLU

“You sure about this?” asks Blade. I nod as Hannah ties my tie. “We can find another way.”

“Fuck off, Blade. I’m marrying her. She wants a fuss, so I’m gonna give her a fuss.”

Hannah sniggers and it’s good to see. “I don’t think she had this in mind,” she says.

I look at the various people around me. “Nah, she’ll love it.”

I stand at the back of the restaurant. I can see Gia with her mum and brother. I nod to the violinist and he enters the restaurant through the front door playing a romantic tune. I let him choose the song cos I don’t know what the fuck women like these days. People turn to watch as he makes his way towards Gia. Next, Blade sends in the florist with fifty red roses. A little over the top, but she wanted a grand gesture so . . .

The woman stands next to the violinist. Gia’s face reddens when she sees they’re stopping by her. She looks at her mum, who shrugs. Next, Blade sends in a man holding a bunch of pink heart balloons with one red amongst them. As he approaches the table, so do I. Gia’s eyes bug out of her head. “Blu?” she whispers and I smile.

“You forgot to invite me, so I thought I’d turn up unannounced.”

“What’s going on?” she asks, glancing at the people surrounding her.

“A little birdy told me you were pissed cos I forgot something important,” I say. Eva had to spell it out for me. I drop down on one knee. “I forgot to give you a choice.” Her hands go to her shocked mouth. “I love you. Please, Gianna, will you marry me?”

A tear escapes and rolls down her flustered cheek. She nods, throwing herself into my arms, almost knocking me on my ass. “Of course, I will.”

I nod at the balloon guy and he hands me the red balloon. He pulls out a pin, popping it. Pink confetti flutters around us and Gia laughs. I take the string and hold it before her. On the end is a new tear-drop diamond ring, at least that’s what the sales lady called it; but either way, it’s not the same as the one I got Hannah. She gasps. “You got me a new ring?”

“Only the best,” I say, kissing her.

“Are we done with the circus now?” asks Vinn, dryly. I know he’s secretly impressed. I nod, and one by one, my guests leave. The restaurant manager takes the flowers for us.

“Please, join us,” says Vinn, glaring at me with annoyance. “Fuck’s sake, Gia, next time just invite him.”

She laughs and we both take a seat. “Gia, are you free on Friday? I’d love to marry you then if you’re not busy?”

She kisses me on the cheek. “Friday is perfect.”

“Good. I’m glad that’s settled. I’ll let the families know,” says Vinn.

GIA

A plain white dress that's a mix of silk and lace that touches the floor. Low cut to show just enough cleavage but not too much. Pinched in at the waist with pearl button details running down the back of the dress. I stare at myself in the floor-length mirror. I don’t look like me. I look beautiful. Frankie and my mum stand either side of me. “You look amazing,” says Mum.

“Stunning,” agrees Frankie.

“Just one last thing,” says Eva, bringing over my tiara. She places it on my head. “Perfect.”

Butterflies have been buzzing around my stomach since the second I woke up this morning. Today, I am marrying Azure Rossi. I take a deep breath. Today, I marry the man I love.

BLU

“What if she doesn’t turn up?” asks Blade, biting a piece of liquorice.

“Where did you get that from?” I ask, pointing to the red stick. He gives me a sheepish look. “Aww, man, tell me you didn’t go to that sweet shop again?”

“I like the liquorice,” he says, shrugging.

“Blade, you can’t go in there. Stay the fuck away from Cobra’s daughter.”

“I am,” he says innocently. “I just get my liquorice and go.”

“Go somewhere else, brother. She’s not our problem.”

Riggs joins us, handing me a whiskey. “Ready for this?” he asks. I nod, throwing the drink back in one go. “Nervous?”

I smile, shaking my head. “No. Not one bit.”

GIA

We opted out of the church after last week's disaster. We had the clubhouse done up nice. I knew some people. It doesn't look like the same main room. Gone are the couches and drab walls. Instead, white sheets hang down with twinkling lights. Rows of white chairs line each side of our make-shift aisle with huge lilac ribbons tied to the back of each one. I smile, watching Blu and Blade talking with the vicar. Vinn holds out his arm and I hook my hand around it. “You ready?” he asks. I nod. “Cos I can get you out of here if you wanna back out?” he jokes.

“I’m ready,” I say.

Music begins to play and I take a deep breath. We begin our slow walk towards where Blu stands tall. He doesn’t take his eyes off me.