Alpha Billionaire’s Bride, Part Two (BWWM Romance Serial) by Mia Caldwell Page A

door.
    A woman hopped out, followed by a man who spoke to Mr.
Forest briefly. Mr. Forest waved at the edge of the pad to Billy, who was
standing nearby waiting. Billy rushed out and was soon being loaded down with
baggage.
    Jada squinted at the craft. “Who is that? Is that? Ohmigod.
It’s Marina!” She looked at Ian, then at Marina who was already walking briskly
toward them, then back to Ian. “What’s she doing here? You brought her here?”
    He felt a moment’s worry that he’d read the situation wrong.
“I did. I thought she’d be safer out here with us. I hope that’s okay.”
    “Okay? It’s wonderful!” She practically jumped on him,
wrapping her arms around his waist and squeezing him, her head pressed against
his chest, nestled beneath his chin. “Thank you so much. I didn’t realize I was
so worried about her until I saw her jump out of the helicopter.”
    His heart swelled that she was happy. He gave her a quick
squeeze in return, then let her go so she could greet her sister.
    He watched as the two sisters laughed and hugged. He heard
Jada telling Marina she was in trouble for not texting that she was coming, and
Marina saying she wanted it to be a surprise. Marina was a knockout, like her
sister, though Ian thought Jada had the edge.
    Mr. Forest arrived shortly thereafter, along with the man
who’d climbed out of the helicopter. It turned out to be Sullivan.
    So Ian got a surprise, too. He hadn’t been expecting his
head counsel and friend.
    As a group, they headed toward the house and away from the
noisy helicopter. Marina and Jada walked side-by-side, their arms around one
another’s waists, talking a mile a minute, completely ignoring Mr. Forest who
trailed behind them, trying to give Marina his usual introductory speech about
the property.
    Sullivan fell in beside Ian. “So, are you enjoying your time
away?” Sullivan asked.
    “Yes. The bigger question is, what are you doing here? I
asked you to find Marina, not come with her. Who’s going to keep things
together in the city if you’re out here?”
    “I learned the most amazing thing today. Tomorrow is
Memorial Day. Did you know that?”
    “I did, but only recently. Not sure how I forgot, except that
we always work it. Also, there have been a few things going on to distract me.”
    “So you know there’s no point in worrying about this
situation until Tuesday. And that’s why I’m here. I don’t take a lot of time
off myself, you know. Thought I’d come hang out, get in some fishing, the
usual.”
    Ian shot Sullivan a skeptical glance. “Why are you actually
here?”
    “Okay, look, I feel badly about what’s gone down with the
Brimgore woman, and that you’re saddled with her now. I swear I didn’t tell her
you were here. I only told her you were out of town. Sasha must have figured it
out from there.”
    “So you say.”
    “It’s the truth. And I’m going to prove it. I’m here to
throw myself on my sword for you. I’m going to run interference between you and
Brimgore, and Sasha too if need be. If you want, I can try to make them so
miserable they’ll be out of here by tomorrow morning.”
    Ian relaxed. “You don’t have to do that. If Trey ever found
out I let you terrorize his sister just to get rid of his former stepmother,
he’d have my head. I will, however, let you know if I can use your services to
keep them out of the way if need be. Come on. Let’s get you settled in. The
more the merrier. Mrs. Best might pass out from joy with this many people
here.”
    Sullivan grinned. “I love Mrs. Best. I asked her to marry me
once, but she turned me down flat.”
    “I think she’s saving herself for Sasha.”
    When they arrived at the wide steps leading to the house,
Jada bounded up to the two men. Marina waved shyly at Ian and he nodded with a
smile by way of greeting.
    Jada beamed at Sullivan. “Thanks for rescuing Marina. She
told me you found her and brought her here.”
    “It was totally Ian’s idea,”