In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 340

Sutton and Luca's Wedding Day

Morning sunlight spilled through the windows of the room they were getting ready in, as makeup artists and hairstylists buzzed around the three Warner sisters, transforming them for the day's celebration. Keira was glad for the sunshine. Who cared that rain on a wedding day was lucky? She thought people only said that, so brides didn't burst into tears when it did rain.

Keira sat still as the stylist added final touches to her updo, watching her sisters through the mirror. It had been a whirlwind few days since her return from Wystovia, and today was finally Sutton's big day.

"Ouch," Keira winced as the stylist secured another pin. "Are you building a fortress up there or a hairstyle? I think we could have a tornado could sweep through New York and my hair wouldn't move."

"Beauty is pain," Blair replied serenely from the adjacent chair, her own styling nearly complete.

"That's what people without pain thresholds say," Keira muttered, but smiled despite herself. Being here with her sisters, preparing for Sutton's wedding, felt right in a way she hadn't expected. Like coming full circle.

Sutton stood at the window, in her robe, gazing out at the gardens where the ceremony would take place in just a few hours. Keira caught her reflection: she looked happy, glowing with anticipation. So different from where they'd all been a year ago. Blair had been with Dan— the sack of shit. Sutton had been pregnant and sad and alone without Luca. And she… well, she had been okay, but she didn't think she had ever gotten over the loss of their parents. She knew now she needed to make the most of every day because there weren't any guarantees in life. She had grown as a person, and her filter was a little better… And she meant little.

"Who would have guessed?" Keira said, once the stylist stepped away to grab more hairspray. "One year ago, we would never have imagined all of us married or soon to be and growing our family." She watched as Blair unconsciously rested a hand on her growing bump.

Sutton turned from the window, a smile playing on her lips. "Life has a funny way of surprising us. In a few years we could have more children between us."

"Don't look at me," Keira said, raising her hands defensively. "I want kids, just not yet. Plus, I want Amelia to have a few more years to have the chance first to have a baby." She thought of her friend and soon-to-be sister-in-law back in Wystovia, and the pressure Amelia still felt despite Niko's reassurances. "I would hate to fall pregnant before Amelia. If in a few years she haven’t, then Alexei and I would talk about babies."

Blair studied her youngest sister. "Look at you, all considerate of royal succession politics. Who are you and what have you done with our Keira?"

"Oh, shut up," Keira laughed, but there was no bite to her words. "I've learned that some things are worth waiting for." She twisted the sapphire engagement ring that still felt new on her finger. "Plus, can you imagine me with a baby right now? I'd probably forget it somewhere."

"You would not," Sutton said firmly. "You're amazing with Miles."

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