Secrets Collide (Bluegrass Brothers)
the FBI. Neely Grace was still in the beautiful fitted dark green dress she had worn for the wedding. She sat on the edge of his desk with her legs crossed and one high heel dangling off her toe. Henry felt his heart pound along with something else. Suddenly, Henry cleared his throat, “Neely Grace, can I show you something out front?”
“Sure. Can you believe last night? It was crazy but it was such a rush, too. We worked really well together. Go us!” Neely Grace beamed with pride and excitement.
“It was.” Henry opened the front door and stopped in front of the plaque to his office. He took a deep breath and felt his hands shaking. He rubbed them on his pants and with one last breath dove in. “Neely. I’ve lost something to you. I’ve lost my heart.”
Henry went down on one wobbly knee and tried to remember to keep breathing. Neely’s face was full of shock.
“Neely Grace, will you marry me? Will you take my name and keep it with you forever? Will you make this place Rooney and Rooney Law Firm? I’ll even let you be the first Rooney . . .”
“Henry, shut up.” Neely laughed. “Yes! Yes, I’ll marry you.”
Henry stared at her in confusion. “Yes?”
“Yes,” Neely smiled and nodded her head.
Henry leaped up and swung her around in his arms. He put her down and then kissed her with every ounce of love he had for her. “I love you.”
“I love you, too,” Neely rested her head against his shoulder and hugged him. “But I’m picking out your tux for the wedding.”
“I’ll let you pick out my clothes for the rest of our lives.” Henry paused and then set her back a bit. “You see this shirt? Do you know what material it is? It’s husband material.” Henry laughed as Neely Grace rolled her eyes and tried her hardest not to laugh. He was going to enjoy every day of his marriage to this spectacular woman.
* * *
Gemma awoke slowly and reached over to feel for Cy but found the bed empty. There was a slight tug on her arm that reminded her of the night before, but it was finally over. The man responsible for her sister's death was dead and the man who carried out the order was injured while fleeing for his life. Justice had been served. Now she could claim her sister and finally put her to rest in peace.
The thought brought her much relief. She felt like a new person, but just as quickly as that feeling came, it fled. This meant she had no more reason to stay in Keeneston. Her stomach knotted at the thought of leaving the town that seemed more like home than the city she’d lived in her whole life. And then the thought of leaving the man she loved hit her. The thought of going back to L.A. suddenly held no appeal.
Gemma pushed back the cover and slipped on a sundress and some flip-flops before hurrying from the room. She needed to see Cy, see what his reaction would be. She couldn’t stay if he didn’t want her to.
Gemma hadn’t found Cy or anyone else in the house so she made her way down the street to the café. She knew she’d find people there. It was Gossip Central and she was sure those involved last night would be regaling the town with their story. If anyone knew where Cy was, it would be the Rose sisters.
Kenna laughed as her daughter stuffed her face with pancakes at the café. Will pulled one auburn ringlet and teased Sienna for looking like a chipmunk. Kenna placed a hand over her still-hidden bump and rubbed what she was positive was their son.
“Good morning, Mrs. Ashton.” Tom Burns, the prosecutor for the county, took a seat next to Sienna. With a jovial laugh and bushy brows, he scooped their daughter up and started bouncing her on his knee.
“Good morning, Mr. Burns. How are you this fine morning?” Kenna asked as Will shook Tom’s hand before Sienna reclaimed the “reins” to her horsey.
“I woke up this morning and decided today was a great day to retire. The missus and I booked a cruise and we leave tomorrow morning.”
The people in the café stopped eating as they all turned to listen. “Retire? But you still have three years before the next election. Who? What?” Kenna for once was at a loss of words.
“That’s right. And I’m asking you to be my replacement. Cases are on my, your , desk and Martha will get you up to speed. Dani’s welcome back if she wishes. Martha wants to retire at the beginning of the year. So, have fun hiring people.” Tom gave Sienna a kiss and then placed her into Will’s
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