Page 69 of All's Fair in Love & Wrath

“So where are they? Got news and need to tell them in person.”

I shrug. “Not sure, a lot going on here right now. War is brewing.”

Sawyer’s eyes narrow. “If any of you ever need anything . . .”

“We know. Or at least most of us. Chaos still needs some convincing.”

“I brought a gift to smooth over the fact that I’m here.” Sawyer moves to the back of his truck, handing me a large, heavy case, picking up another for himself. I nod for him to follow me, even though he’s been here before, years ago.

When we walk through the common area, my face lights up, finding Sienna standing behind the bar, filling up a cup of beer from the keg, helping out Morgan. The woman I met months ago would barely look up from the ground when serving us, and now she’s slinging drinks behind a bar with a smile plastered to her face.

I’m so fucking proud of her.

Sawyer and I drop the boxes off at the bar, and I slide around it, like a moth to a flame, wanting to get as close as I possibly can to her. I don’t deny myself the pleasure of touching her, my fingertips tracing over the curve of her shoulder and down her arm, hooking my pinky with hers.

“Hi, sweetheart. Doing okay?”

“Doing good, thank you. Morgan was showing me the ropes, and I don’t hate it. I always wondered what bartending would be like. Seemed way more fun than waitressing.”

“I’ve never done either, but you look beautiful doing both. Whatever makes you happy.”

Sienna smiles up at me, her eyes flicking down to my lips, her tongue slipping out and gently wetting hers. It would be so easy to lean forward and claim her right now, to kiss her senseless. I’ve never felt that desire before, but it’s so strong with her.

“What the fuck are you doing here?” Chaos barks, breaking our moment, his eyes squinting as he looks at Sawyer, facing off with him. The two men fight over Rogue like he’s their favorite toy. It’s actually quite comical.

“Thought you could use another friend.”

“Not from you. Go back to Aspen Ridge. He’ll return when he’s ready.”

“Reid’s a big boy, I’m not worried about him or my sister. Just needed to see them and talk to them.”

“That’s what a phone is for. Now fuck off. Who let you in?” Sawyer doesn’t snitch on me, but I snort when Chaos shoots daggers my way. Sienna leans into me, whispering, “What’s going on?”

“That’s Sawyer, Rogue’s other best friend. They fight over him.”

“Are theychildren?”

“Yes.” Sienna laughs under her breath, and I can’t help but smile down at her, amused.

“I brought a gift. You can say thank you, I know it won’t kill you, Camden,” Sawyer tells him.

I start to open one of the boxes, having an idea already of what it is. Sienna peers into it, eyes going wide. She quickly snatches a bottle, pulling it out and looking at the amber liquid, running her fingers over the embossed label.

Aspen Ridge Distillery

“Where did you get this? This is expensive,” Sienna asks, looking up at Sawyer.

He looks around at all of us with confusion. “It’s mine?”

“What do you mean it’syours? This is Aspen Ridge whiskey. It’s the best.”

“I’m Sawyer Hayes. It’s my whiskey. The distillery belongs to my family. I run it with my brothers.”

“Holy shit,” Sienna says, clearly starstruck. I don’t know whether to be happy for her or jealous, but my hand finds its home on her waist regardless. Sawyer laughs, running his hand through his hair.

“I think you got a fan, Sawyer. Thought the only person in the world who would like you is your woman and maybe Rogue,” Sin says, the dumb fucker.

“She doesn’t like him, shut the fuck up,” I snap. “Sweetheart, why are you so excited about this?”