~Jack’s Point of View~ I watched half in shock, half turned on with Nox nearly ready to put me in a rut over how hot he was watching Grace take charge. Though after she’d tied up Michelle I wasn’t entirely sure if she had her next step planned out. My dragon told me what I needed to do, and made it clear it wasn’t a negotiation. We would take it from here. My eyes darted to the human Etienne who seemed to be enjoying himself greatly. But he was just that, a human. I had no idea if I could trust him with my secrets, but then again if I do this to Michelle she’s going to know too. *We’ll keep her tied up and hide her,* Nox said, practically salivating. The way things were done in the Sky Light and the way they were here in America were not even close to the same thing. Yeah, at home she’d be tortured to get information out of her, but it likely wouldn’t have even gotten to that. The right authority figure demanding your compliance would get it. What he’s talking about kidnapping,

~Grace’s Point of View~ By the time my grandfather got to AC, we’d cut the live feed. He stepped in and took charge, calling for an emergency shareholders meeting. Which I didn’t even know was something we could do. But with the power of video chat anything is possible. Calls began to pour in from stores all over the world that strikes were imminent, unless Astor Connects was safe. They were saying in one loud voice they would only work for me. They would only work for an Astor. Damn, I’m glad I changed those commission structures! I waited for the right time, a moment when I could get Greyson Astor to myself. Everything was hitting me all at once, I was already emotional because of the hormones. But now? It was like I got hit with a truck and I was exhausted. But not just from today. The weight of having four freakin’ babies and trying to run the company was suddenly overwhelming. There was still so much to learn. So many days I was flying by the seat of my pants and anyone with

~Grace’s Point of View~I peeked out through the curtain, trying to find my mates in the backyard. They were probably already under the tent though. Likely needing a drink. Man I wished I could have one.PINGText Message: I love you, so much baby. ~JackI warmed all over and felt little flutters in my belly. Would it always be like that? So easy to make me putty in his hands?PINGText Message: The second the ceremony is over I’m going to fuck you into next week. ~FinchOkay that one made me roll my eyes. But … then I still blushed. Finch is always insanely flirty and even though I should be used to it by now, I’m not really. Nobody had just ever been like that with me before. I pulled up our three way chat.Text Message: Just don’t walk in on my mom again! (coconut emojis)I giggled and sat my phone down. I was dressed and ready. I’d kicked everyone out to give myself a few minutes to breathe. I had ten minutes until 5:00 pm, the magic time. Sunset was supposed to be right at about

~Grace’s Point of View~ “When did you propose to Grace,” Helene Cavanaugh snapped. I watched with bated breath as all eyes went to Roman, even his father looked angry. He pulled away from Michelle and seemed to fumble to find his words. “Yeah Rome, how long have you even been dating my assistant,” I asked. “Assistant?! You said she was executive vice president,” Patrick fumed. I hated to put Michelle on the spot, I really did but … desperate times. “What? You said I was what? Why, because saying I’ve been Grover’s assistant for decades makes me somehow not good enough,” Michelle shouted. Ohhh she was mad. Boy why didn’t I put popcorn on the menu huh?? “Decades? He said you were 35! Oh god you can’t even give him babies,” Helene shouted. Now, it was my turn to clutch at my imaginary pearls. “We’re just dating. I wasn't actually going to marry her,” Roman said, backing up from the group. My jaw fell at that, and then I felt warm arms around me. I knew from the smokey familiar

~Grace’s Point of View~ “And would you believe little Jack got bit by that snake right on his--” “Mom! Really,” Jack whined, not enjoying the story hour. I giggled and slapped his leg. Iris and his entire family, minus the absent father were incredible. Really just sweet people even if they’re all okay with lots of nudity. In front of their family. Weird. They also had a different vocabulary on a lot of things, though I was able to mostly follow along. I was relieved Jack thought to pack some drinks and food he knew I’d like. They’re both just so damn thoughtful. I yawned, stretching out in front of the fire. I’d never been camping before, nothing even close to this. But I supposed as a shifter this was just natural, normal. Jack moved behind me and held me tight. “Can I take you somewhere,” he whispered, his voice dangerous. It sent tingles all over my body. Though it doesn’t take much anymore. I’m now like the female version of Finch, it’s all I think about. It’s just a matter