“Connor?” Titan gave me a blank look. Back in elegant clothes with perfectly styled hair, she was back to her usual self. The only thing that was different was her feet. Now she wore flats instead of heels, still not quite strong enough to wear them on the slippery sidewalk after a long day of rain.
“He’s designing your dress, right?”
“No,” she said with a chuckle. “God, could you imagine the massacre?”
“I’m not following.”
“Diesel knows I slept with him…so he’s not a fan.”
I nodded my head slowly. “Gotcha…”
“I’m going with Chase Cruz. He specializes in wedding dresses anyway. Connor’s talents are better suited to office and resort clothes.”
I was relieved I didn’t have to see him. He wanted to fuck my woman, and I wasn’t too happy about it. Of course, if he’d known I was seeing Autumn, he would have backed off because he was a gentleman, but his ignorance didn’t make me hate him less. “Do you have any idea of what you want?”
“Yes. Mermaid fit but with lace sleeves. Something simple but elegant. And I want the back to be open. Diesel likes my back…” She smiled then looked out the window.
“TMI, Titan.”
“You’ve told me worse things, Thorn. Don’t act innocent.”
I had mentioned my threesome on two sex swings. It was a graphic tale. “True.” I wondered when I should tell her about Autumn and me. I was planning on doing it today because I couldn’t keep it a secret anymore. While my personal life was none of her business, this pertained to her. “Thanks for bringing me along.”
“Of course. According to Diesel’s orders, you have to make sure I look hot.”
I chuckled. “You always look hot, Titan. You could be dressed in one of those inflatable T-rex costumes and Diesel would still think you’re stunning.”
She smiled. “Yeah…you’re probably right.”
I’d never really noticed how happy she was when she talked about him. I knew she loved him, and I was aware enough to see their intense and passionate relationship. But the depth of their connection was deep and meaningful. Their story was written all across her face—and her heart.
Was Autumn right? Was there hope for me?
We arrived at the office and were escorted into the design room. Chase Cruz greeted Titan with a kiss on each cheek then shook my hand. A handsome man that could model his own clothes if he wished, Chase Cruz spoke with a Puerto Rican accent that would floor any woman he tried to impress. “Lovely, as always. Thank you so much for allowing me to design your dress. Truly, it’s an honor.”
Titan patted his shoulder. “You’re too sweet, Chase. I’m excited for you to make me beautiful.”
“And I will,” he said. “It’ll be no challenge. Mr. Hunt is a lucky man.” He handed her a nude slip, a thin material that would barely conceal her breasts if she wore it. “Put this on, and I’ll get your measurements.”
Titan walked into the changing room and shut the door.
I sat in a chair outside the room, a glass of champagne with a plate of chocolate covered strawberries beside it. It was an elegant touch, but I was more of a scotch-soaked fruit kinda guy. “I’m surprised Diesel let you out of the house today.”
“He doesn’t let me do anything, Thorn. Let’s get that straight.” Her voice grew quiet then loud as she removed clothes and pulled the slip over her head. “And he was comfortable with it because he knew you were coming along.”
I’d already killed a man for her. What else wouldn’t I do?
She came out in just the slip then stood on the platform in the center of the room. The dress covered everything, but it was still showing most of her skin. I directed my gaze to my phone to give her some privacy.
Chase took her measurements all over her body then pulled out different dresses to see what she liked. All the big puffy ones were rejected, and the simple ones were the clear winners. Together, they examined the lacework and determined what Titan liked the most.
“What about diamonds?” Chase asked. “Real diamonds?”
“No,” she said. “I want the only diamond to be the one on my finger.”
Chase nodded in understanding. “Then I think the lace would be better. I could do simple sleeves, open in the back, and I’ll have it fitted perfectly against the small of your back. You have natural curves, and it’ll make the dress seem like a second skin.”
“That sounds perfect.”
“It’ll take me some time, but if I start today, I should have it done in a week.”
“Thank you, Chase. I know I’m asking for a lot.”
“For Tatum Titan, anything.”
She kept her smile, but her eyes slightly crinkled with a hint of sadness.
Soon, no one would call her by that name ever again.
We returned to her penthouse, and Titan showed me the suit she wanted me to wear. It was my favorite designer, and it was a color I’d worn many times. But since this was her day, I didn’t care what she asked me to wear.
I even would have worn a clown suit if she asked.
“What do you think?” she asked.
“I like it.” It was navy blue with a black tie. “What will Diesel be wearing?”
“Black suit.”
“So I’ll be the only one in blue?”
“Yep.” She pulled the plastic back over the suit and laid it over the back of the couch. “I had my assistant make most of the arrangements. I got you one of their best suites at the resort. Will you be taking a date?”
The thought hadn’t crossed my mind. The only person I would take was Autumn, but I couldn’t blurt that out right this second. “I’m not sure yet. So…who is all invited?”
“Just some of my friends, Diesel’s family, and a few other people.”
“How about Ms. Alexander? You don’t know her that well, but you guys will probably be good friends eventually.”
“I’m not sure,” she said. “It’s a tricky situation, and I haven’t
