Mr. Hollywood (Celebrity #1) (38 page)

“
Get
a room!
”
Dustin said, and we broke apart
laughing, both of us turning to bring him into our hug.

I was the luckiest man on the planet, and it had
nothing to do with fame, awards, parties, and fortune. My fortune was right
here, in the arms of my gorgeous fianc
é
e and our wonderful son.

“Z McCartney
Buys Montana Farm and Marries High School Sweetheart!”

~
Celebrity
Times
~

Epilogue

Zane McCartney—
Six Months Later

“
What
are you doing?
”
I asked, surprised as I
watched her climb the ladder to the loft in the barn.
“
You
’
re
going to ruin your wedding dress.
”

“
Come
with me,
”
she replied, reaching the top
and stepping off.

She didn
’
t have to ask me twice. It took me
a whole two seconds to climb up beside her. Slipping her hand into mine, she
led me over to the open loft doors, and we stared together at the people
partying at the wedding reception below us. Lights twinkled in the darkening
sky as sunset turned into night. Dustin was running about happily, showing his
friends his new puppy. Daphne and Brent were dancing together, along with
several of the locals. Penelope, Mike, and Luke were all visiting with Dr.
Bentley and Dr. Wilson, who
’
d brought their wives. At another
table was Andy Scott and his boyfriend laughing together, both invited after
Aubrey suggested it. I thought it might be a nice olive branch in both our
recoveries.

Everywhere I looked was our friends and family, all
mingling and having fun together in the lavishly decorated space. I
’
d spared no expense, wanting this
to be Aubrey
’
s dream wedding, decorating
everything in red roses and the two of us exchanging our vows just before the
sun began to set. I
’
d planned it all myself, giving her
sunshine and roses, just like she
’
d wanted in the past. I
’
d never forgotten her words.
Everything had been perfect and I was now the happiest, and luckiest, man
alive.

“
It
looks nice. Can you believe all those people came to see us get married? I
swear the whole county came out.
”
I couldn
’
t believe how many people I
’
d known from my youth were here.

“
It
’
s because they love you.
”
Casting a sidelong glance at me,
she smiled, and I thought she was the prettiest woman I
’
d ever seen.
“
Remember the last time we were up
here together?
”

“
As
if I could ever forget. It was one of the best days of my life. Plus, this is
where we conceived Dustin. I
’
m considering asking if it can be
made a historical landmark.
”

A snort and a giggle escaped her.
“
Somehow I doubt anyone will grant
that request.
”

Smiling, I continued to stare at her.
“
Bet you don
’
t know I still have your panties
from that day.
”

“
What?
”
her eyebrows shot up as she looked
at me.
“
Are you serious?
”

I nodded.
“
I stuffed them in my pocket so your
dad wouldn
’
t see them. I took them to LA with
me and kept them in the top drawer of my dresser, wrapped up inside a pair of
my own.
”

She glanced toward our huge new house.
“
And now?
”

“
They
’
re here. In my top drawer.
”

“
I
can
’
t believe you kept them.
”

“
They
were the only tangible thing I had from that day. I
’
ll never get rid of them.
”

Moving closer, she wrapped her arms around my waist
and dragged me farther into the shadows. It was just enough that the glow from
the lights of the party below still lit her face subtly, but no one could see
us.

“
I
wondered if I might be able to convince you to make love to me, here
—
right now.
”

I laughed softly.
“
Do
you think you can be quiet enough, or are we planning on putting on a show?
”

“
Hey,
now. I
’
ve gotten good at being quiet when
needed. Having sex with you in the same house my parents are living in for all
those months taught me to be discreet.
”

“
Do
you think they ever caught on?
”
I asked with a grin.
“
I
’
m
pretty sure your dad would
’
ve shot me if he knew I was doing
you right under his nose.
”

“
Oh,
he knew,
”
she replied with a smile.
“
We weren
’
t
that
quiet.
”

“
If
that
’
s true, then I
’
m surprised I
’
m still breathing.
”

She cupped my face with her hand, and I leaned into
it.
“
He loves you. Buying this farm back
and putting everything in his name went a long way toward making things right
between the two of you.
”

“
I
’
m glad he
’
s happy about it.
”
I loved the way she touched me.

“
We
all are.
”

“
So
what happens if he catches us up here this time?
”
I
asked, my hand brushing over her hair and across her bare shoulder. From my
current vantage point, I could see straight down her strapless dress to the
swell of her breasts. I wanted to touch them.

“
He
’
ll just have to suck it up and walk
away, because I
’
m not stopping.
”
One of her hands slid to the front
of my tuxedo pants, rubbing the bulge there, and I pressed into the action.

“
You
know what I just realized?
”
I asked, enjoying the
sensation.

“
What?
”
She worked at unfastening my pants
as I spoke.

“
The
last time we were here, you were wearing a white dress. I remember how the
light shone through the dress and how I was instantly aware of the fact you
weren
’
t wearing a bra. Now here were are,
years later, and you
’
re in a white dress and I
’
m pretty sure I can
’
t see a bra.
”
Lifting my hand, I tweaked one of
her nipples through the fabric and she briefly closed her eyes and bit her lip.

“
I
like that.
”

“
So
do I.
”
I kissed the top of her head.

“
It
’
s not exactly the same, though.
”

“
How
so?
”

“
This
time I
’
m not wearing any panties either.
”

My mouth went dry.
“
You
aren
’
t?
”
I
swallowed thickly.

“
Nope.
This gown showed panty lines. I couldn
’
t have that.
”
Opening my fly, she slipped her
hand inside my cotton boxers, wrapping her fingers around my pulsating cock and
stroking.

“
Yeah,
that would be bad.
”
Reaching for the shelf behind
me, I grabbed one of the blankets and let it fall open before tossing it on the
hay behind her. I didn
’
t care if it was straight.

Hands returning to her, I started gathering her silky
dress, and lifted it over her head. Dropping it to the floor, I stared at her
perfect naked body
—
her perfect naked body I couldn
’
t seem to ever get enough of. But
damn. I wasn
’
t
complaining!

Shrugging out of my jacket, I dropped it next to her
dress and reached for the buttons on my shirt. As soon as I was as naked as she
was, I picked her up and laid her back on the blanket.

“
You
’
re so beautiful,
”
I whispered, kissing my way down
her body in the dim light.
“
I can
’
t
believe how lucky I am.
”

“
I
’
m the lucky one,
”
she replied with a smile. Spreading
her legs, she guided me inside her, just like the first time.

Fuck.
She felt so good and I was so hot
as I sheathed myself fully inside her. Kneeling, I stared, loving the way our
bodies always looked when we were joined together. It was one of my favorite
things.

Leaning over her, I smiled and winked.
“
Think we
’
ll make a baby this time, too?
”

A slight laugh escaped her.
“
No.
”

I shrugged.
“
Maybe someday we
’
ll come up here and make Dustin a
sibling,
”
I teased.
“
Would you like that?
”

Her fingers came up and traced my lips. I kissed them
gently, still refusing to move yet. I just wanted to enjoy this moment as long
as possible.

“
Zane?
”

“
Aubrey?
”
I replied in the same fashion,
kissing her again.

“
I
’
m already pregnant.
”

Shock went through me and I jerked my head back so I
could stare into her eyes.
“
Are you serious?
”

Smiling, she nodded.
“
I
took a test this morning. I
’
ve suspected but I didn
’
t want to know for sure until
today.
”
Tears flooded her eyes.

“
But
you
’
re on the pill.
”

“
I
missed a day. Sorry.
”
She didn
’
t look one bit sorry, in fact I
wondered how I
’
d missed it. She was positively
glowing.

Joy flooded me in a way I could never imagine. And my
hand drifted to her flat stomach.
“
A baby,
”
I breathed out.
“
I can
’
t
believe it.
”

“
Are
you happy about it?
”
Her eyes searched mine.