Chapter Ten

The morning of the big event, Jason sat with his partners in the main office, a bottle of bourbon just opened for a toast before they made their way downstairs and got to work. Despite none of them being major drinkers, a toast to their success was something to be savored. And they knew Levi would approve.

“Jason, we owe this night to you.” Tanner raised a glass. “It’s your idea come to life.”

“And I owe it to Faith for planting the initial germ of an idea.” Who would have thought the night he’d seen the sexy blonde on the side of the road would have changed his life as much as it had?

Landon placed his glass on the counter and met Jason’s gaze. “Sounds like she’s special.”

“She is.” Jason took a drink of the only alcohol he’d allow himself tonight. “More than I ever thought possible.”

Tanner shifted on his feet. “More power to you, buddy. But that’s not for me.”

“Me, neither,” Landon muttered. “I can’t see anyone ever changing my way of thinking. I’m good on my own.”

Jason frowned. “You don’t know what you’re missing. But I know there’s no convincing you unless you experience the power of it for yourself.”

Tanner rolled his eyes at that. “Love is not for me. No one’s going to understand me or accept the demons inside me. Except you two.” He smirked as if it didn’t bother him.

Except Jason sensed it did. But he wasn’t going to argue with the man. Only the right woman coming along would change his way of thinking.

“Okay, so for tonight … is security tight?” Jason asked.

Tanner nodded. “Nothing to worry about on that score. I’ve got everything locked down.”

Jason blew out a breath. “And I’ve got a bodyguard on Faith. Which means I guess we’ve done all we can.”

Landon nodded. “I suggest we try to enjoy, too. The talent is downstairs. Lola and Charlotte are doing sound checks.”

Jason sat on the corner of the desk, “Yeah. I ran into them on my way up here.” And he’d wiped Charlotte’s red lipstick marks off his lips soon after. If she’d gotten over him the way he’d hoped, she had a funny way of showing it. Then again, Charlotte liked to be the center of attention and to cause drama. Hopefully that’s all her big hello was all about.

“I need to change my clothes. I’ll meet you guys downstairs,” Jason said.

Landon glanced down at his jeans. “I think we all need to dress.” With the amount of hours they spent at this place, it was their second home, and they chose to be comfortable until it was time to head down to the floor.

“Are you going home to pick up Faith?” Tanner asked, rising to his feet from the chair he’d been sprawled in.

Jason shook his head. “Renault, the bodyguard, is bringing her. Apparently she wanted to get her hair and makeup done with some of the women in my family.”