plan, Cade turned to Kresley.

“When do you want to start moving in your stuff here, sweetie?”

“Well, I’m guessing this weekend is going to have to be when. We won’t have any other time before the wedding and honestly, with us delaying a honeymoon, I don’t want to have to deal with moving boxes and furniture after just getting married.”

Cade nodded agreement at her thinking and got into bed, pulling her against him. As they cuddled together, Kresley’s hand stroked over his chest again and again, giving him comfort without realizing it. Cade kissed her forehead, then her lips softly. “Goodnight sweetheart. I know you’re tired and honestly, so am I. Let’s get some sleep. Tomorrow is a new day.”

Kresley closed her eyes, content in the knowledge that in a little over a week, she would be married to a gorgeous man, with a beautiful heart. She snuggled tighter into Cade’s hold and fell deeply asleep.

Chapter Twenty-Four

The moving of Kresley’s things into Cade’s house, well, now officially their house, was easier than she thought it would be. Leaving behind most of the furniture made it less hectic. Kres, Cade, her sisters, Grace, Jaxson and Boomer met at Kresley’s apartment early Saturday morning, with moving boxes, packing tape and sharpie markers to keep things organized.

Cade and Kresley supplied donuts and coffee to help motivate the troops. As they were packing up the kitchen, Kresley heard a knock on the apartment door. Cade walked out of her bedroom with a frown on his face. “I didn’t tell anyone else about moving you today. Wonder who it is? Let me answer, baby”, Cade stated, being the protective hubby-to-be that he was.

Kresley watched as Cade opened the door a few inches, then he smiled big and opened it fully.

“We heard you could use some extra big muscles to lug boxes down stairs and across town”, a deep voice stated. Kresley recognized Ash, Boots and Braxton from Station 5 FD standing in her doorway. They were all dressed in their fireman cargo pants and tshirt. She couldn’t help but notice the big muscles on all of them. She also noticed her sisters staring at the doorway in degrees of shyness, fascination and in Gertie’s case, mortification.

“Welcome guys! Thanks for helping, but how did you know?”, Kresley asked, already knowing the answer. She turned to Boomer even as Ash spoke up.

“Boomer stated that y’all may need some help and a free lunch was included. Who can pass up free food?”, Ash stated with a laugh. Boots just grunted, but smiled and Braxton was too busy staring at Gertie to notice.

“I promise to feed y’all and if we can clear out the apartment of boxes and any knickknacks or appliances Kres wants to move by lunch time, I’ll throw in free dessert!”, Cade stated with a grin.

“Boomer, you hear that? Grantham just promised dessert! Get your ass in gear man!”, Ash stated with a flourish, nodded to the ladies in the room, and headed off to the bedroom where Boomer had disappeared.

Kresley abruptly had a thought of all of those men in her bedroom, packing up her stuff. “Cade!”

“What baby?”

“Maybe you should go oversee the bedroom for a bit. My underwear drawer is vulnerable to other men’s hands.”

Kresley observed Cade’s face and when what she said dawned on him. “Holy shit, no, no, no. Guys! Don’t touch her clothes. I’m coming to take care of that stuff”.

Chuckling at Cade’s cute reaction, Kresley worked with her sisters on figuring out what to take with her and what to leave behind. Francie brought up the fact that the apartment would now be free.

Gertie spoke up at that and stated, “You know, I’ve been thinking about this since Cade and Kres got engaged. We all have our own homes and with no one living here, the apartment is going to be unused. Why don’t we turn this space into a studio for Birdie? It’s kind of perfect for having in-house photo sessions for brides, bridal parties, boudoir appointments, kids’ pics, etc. The kitchen can stay as is and the bathroom of course. Keep the couch and a chair or two for people to sit on while waiting, but the rest of the stuff can be taken out. You can turn the bedroom into a changing room and house changes of clothes, props, backgrounds, etc. It’s kind of perfect, right? What do you think Birdie?”

Kresley looked at Birdie and her facial expression. She looked surprised and a little in awe of Gertie’s comments. “Birdie, would it be a good place for you to spread your wings in taking pics? You’ve dreamed of becoming more established as a photographer. I think this is a great way to do it.”

“I agree Kres. I think Birdie could totally rock this and bring in so many new clients by doing it”, Francie stated with pride. Birdie looked over at Francine with a huge smile and went to hug her.

“You’ve always been such a huge cheerleader for me, big sis. I love the idea. It’ll take some investment in the right equipment, props, etc. But I think this is the perfect spot to expand. Oh wow, the ideas are starting to flood my brain. Aghhhhh, turn them off! My brain is starting to hurt!”, Birdie stated loudly. The girls laughed, but Birdie must have sounded louder than they thought because the guys came barreling from the bedroom.

“What’s wrong? Birdie, are you okay, boidheach?”, Boots asked harshly. He walked up to her, grasped her chin in his hand, and scowled down at her. It was the most Kresley had ever heard him say. He towered over Birdie, which was hard to do since she was only 5'2. She may be the loudest, but she was the most petite. Her head barely reached Killians' collar bone.

"Boidheach? What's that mean? Woman I want to kill? Oh my gosh...I’m fine, Killian. Don’t panic like a girl. I’m happy. We were talking about some expansion ideas for my photography,

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