Stronger With Us (The Strength Series Book 3) by JA Hensley Read Free Book Online Page B

time.  As we finished the dishes, I finally had to know what was going on.
    “Seriously, Colin, just tell me. Whatever it is it can’t be that bad.”
    He has the audacity to look at me with shock. “I don’t know what you mean.”
    “Bec has been giving you looks all through our meal, and you keep blowing her off. Just say whatever it is that she thinks you should and get it over with. You’re just pissing me off now.”
    Colin takes a deep breath, and Becca moves to stand beside him. He opens his mouth a couple times and closes it before he spits it out.
    “Becca and I are getting married this weekend in Las Vegas. I’d like you to be part of the celebration.” Becca has a huge smile on her face and pats my brother’s arm when he finishes.
    “I’m speechless, man. I’m more than honored that you asked. Of course, I’ll be there. I just need to be back in time to start my new job on Monday. Wow, my baby brother is getting married.” I can’t stop the idiot grin that breaks out on my face.
    “We’ll be flying back late Sunday night. Since this is such a last minute thing I didn’t have time to ask off.”
    “Who else is going?” I have to know if she’ll be there.
    “Kevin, Stephanie and her man, James, and Christin. We just want our close friends and family. Becca’s mother wanted to have a huge wedding and reception, but we weren’t feeling it. I’m sure there will be some grand party in the future, but for now, this is what we want to do. We’re going to charter a flight so we don’t have to worry about flying commercial. I have a buddy who has a plane, so all we have to pay for is fuel and fees.”
    “What about the old man? Are you going to tell him?” I really hope not.
    “No, he’ll find out when Becca’s parents do. Probably in a few weeks.”
    “I’m in. I guess I’ll head back to Tampa in the morning and get some of my stuff. I need to find an apartment, too. Suggestions?”
    “I think my old place is still available. If not, I’m sure there’s something in that complex. If you stop by on your way out of town you might be able to get it taken care of.”
    “I’ll do that. I’m going to head out. Congratulations, you two, I’m very happy for you. I’ll be back later this week ready to head out west,” I say with a smile.
    “We’ll see you on Friday, Jude. Thanks for coming over,” Becca says as she gives me a hug. I return the gesture and shake my brother’s hand before walking out to my truck.

 
     

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    “I’ve been waiting forever for you. Where the fuck have you been?” Jude says loudly as I enter his room.
    “Well, it’s good to see that you’re up and moving,” I say ignoring his outburst. “I’ve got your discharge papers here so you can get out of here. Will that cheer you up?” I ask with a sweet smile on my face.
    “Yeah, that will help. Where do I sign?”
    We go through the instructions for caring for his wound, and Jude signs everything. He starts to walk out of the room but stops suddenly and turns back to me.
    “How the fuck am I going to get to Colin’s place? Do you have a cab service around here that I can call?”
    “Actually, I’m going to be done with my shift soon so if you want to wait, I’ll take you,” I say before I fully think the offer through. Do I really want to do this?
    “Um, well, yeah, that would be great. I just realized I don’t have my wallet. Are you sure you don’t mind?”
    Yes, I do, my brain screams but my mouth says the opposite. “No, I’m happy to do it. We’ll have to stop at the pharmacy on the way. Why don’t you wait in the employee lounge while I finish up?”
    Jude follows me down the hall and past the nurses’ station where Jonathan doesn’t hide the fact that he’s eye fucking him as he walks by. Thankfully I’m the only one who notices. I show Jude where to wait, and I make my way back to the main desk to finish my paperwork and end my shift.
    “Whatcha doin’?” Jonathan