Chapter Ten
Jackson
FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
“Whiskey, neat.”
“You got it, handsome.” Tessa winks at me as she reaches for the bottle. I shouldn’t be drinking, but after the day I’ve had, it’s necessary.
“You started without me?” Tanner smacks me on the shoulder before he sits down next to me.
“Barely.” Tessa sets my glass down and turns toward Tanner, placing a napkin in front of him.
“What can I get for ya?”
“I’ll have whatever he’s having.”
“Sure you can hang with the big boys?” I taunt, bringing the amber liquid to my lips.
“Yeah, yeah. Suck a fat one, Bishop.” Tanner slaps a fifty on the bar. “I grew up with you and survived, didn’t I?”
“Here you go, sweetie.” Tessa places the drink down, then leans on the bar, pushing her t**s out like they’re an art display.
She’s
