Making the Cut (Sons of Templar MC #1)(76)

My curiosity peaked. “Okay lets go sit out by the pool though, it’s a nice night and I hate discussing anything at the table, it brings back bad memories of the conversations Mum and Dad gave me in high school.”

Ian laughed, remembering the many interventions my parents staged during my wild child phase, some of which he experienced via speakerphone while he was on tour.

“Oh and drinks, I need a glass of wine.” I added, I had switched to water after one mimosa today and now I felt like I needed some relaxation in the form of vino.

“Got it babe.” My wonderful man was way ahead of me, pouring a glass of wine for both me and Amy.

“Did I mention I love him?” Amy said seriously.

I gave her a playful shove.

“Back off sister, you are already making out with my brother, stay away from my man.”

She laughed. “Right, I don’t want to have to have another boxing match in the front yard.” She tried to make the mood light, but her glance was darting to Ian who was watching her unsmiling. His brooding was interrupted by Cade.

“Beer?” He held out a bottle towards Ian. I held my breath, it may as well be an olive branch. I watched as Ian paused, then begrudgingly took the beer.

Yes! Amy and I exchanged a no look high five, we were best friends after all and she was watching the exchange thinking the same thing as me.

Ian scowled at us. “Girls outside now.” It was disturbing how much my brother ordered us around like Cade did to me.

We sat down outside and I gazed over at my brother expectantly.

“Well??”

“Jesus Gwen, you have barely got your ass in the chair. Same as when you were little, no patience.”

I rolled my eyes. “I can’t help that I’m a naturally curious person Ian, its what you love most about me” I ignored his snort. “Now spill.”

He took a tug of his beer before looking between Amy and me.

“My next tour of duty ends at the start of next year.” He began, and my heart started bounding hoping this was going where I think it was going, I nodded frantically for him to go on.

“After thinking about it, and all the shit that’s been going on, I’ve decided it will be my last tour. I’m getting too old for this shit anyway.”

I let out a squeal and leaped out of my chair to hug my big brother.

“This is so freaking awesome Ian!” I exclaimed giving him a kiss on the cheek while he chuckled.

“Seriously, soon I will be able to stop checking every news site in the morning to see what new horrors are going on in the world and worrying which one you are experiencing.” I looked him in the eyes with a tear running down my cheek.

“Come on Ace, no tears you know I hate it when you cry. Plus you should be happy about this it’s what you and Mum have been nagging me about for years.”

“I am happy you dork! I’m just emotional. Oh my god! I have to tell Mum, she will be so happy, I’ll call her right now.” I jumped up, turning to run into the house to get my cell when Ian stopped me.

He glanced at his watch. “Ace, its 430am back home right now.”

I waved my hand, “Mum won’t care, she’s an early riser.”

Ian gave me a look. “I’ll call her Gwen, just wait a second. Jesus.”

“Okay Okay.” I conceded, watching my brother stare over to Amy who hadn’t said a word since the announcement.

“Ames?” He said softly, eyes full of love it almost made me cry. She scowled at him, eyes red and angry glare marring her face.

“Fuck you Ian.” She shot, venom lacing her voice before pushing her chair back and storming back inside.

I was not expecting her to react like that. Ian obviously didn’t either. He drained his beer and pushed back his chair with so much force it toppled over as he followed Amy back in the house.

“Well shit.” I exclaimed, after the door had slammed. I glanced over at Cade who was reclined back in the chair, legs straight, crossed over each other. He even sat like a fricking alpha male. I skipped over to him, jumping on his lap so I was straddling him.

“How cool is that? Ian coming home, aside from Amy’s reaction, this is awesome!” I kissed Cade excitedly.

“Great news babe. Happy my girl is going to have one less worry on her hands.” He deepened our kiss and all other thoughts left my mind.



“Thanks for letting me leave early Gwen you rock!” Rosie stated as she checked her cleavage in the store mirror.

“Its nothing, I’m not going to twat block you if the guy is as hot as you say he is.”

Amy turned, a serious look on her face. “Oh he is, like seriously you could cast him in marble and create a piece of art out of this man.” She got a dreamy look on her face and I laughed.

“Go!” I ordered, “And have wild sex with this guy.” Rosie ran up and kissed my cheek.

“Don’t worry I intend to, and don’t tell my brother I’m on a date. Now he’s the ultimate twat blocker, couldn’t loose my virginity until I was 19 cause he had the guys beat up anyone who freaking kissed me.” She ranted angrily, before replacing her scowl with a smile.

“Got to go my Greek God is waiting!” She sang before all but skipping out the door, which was no mean feat in six inch heels. I smiled, wondering if she was serial dating to get Luke out of her mind, I scolded myself, I mustn’t meddle. Oh who was I kidding? Of course I’m going to, but first I’d see how her date goes.