“You may have loved her first, but I’m sure as shit gonna love her last.” For the first time in hours, something essential inside me settles. I’ve always said Maddey is my anchor, and admitting that I’m going to marry the hell out of her in front of some of the most important people in her life only serves to dig that anchor deeper into my heart. “Now, if you’re done questioning the validity of the plan created by three men who have collectively done over a thousand maritime missions”—I move around him—“I suggest you shut the fuck up and get out of our way so we can bring my girl back home.”
