“You want some celebs at your special event?” Michael punched some buttons on his iPhone. “I’ve got some names that could really spice things up, Jessica.”
She shook her head. “Put that thing away.”
Denver walked in, followed by Jackson and Phoenix. “Forgive us, ladies and gentleman. We’re going to take Jessie away from you for a bit.”
“Where are Dallas and Austin?” Jessie asked.
“Where we’re going,” Phoenix answered.
Mary grabbed Jessie’s hand and squeezed. “Go. You’re going to like this surprise.”
* * * *
Jessie stood surrounded by her Wilde brothers. Mrs. Wilde had been right. She did like the surprise. Actually, Jessie loved it. “So the house will face this way?”
Denver put his arm around her shoulder. “If that’s what you want, sweetheart.”
“I do. I like seeing that mountain.” She loved the spot they’d chosen for the family home.
Phoenix nodded. “I knew you would, angel.”
“It’s going to be a really big house.” She sighed, looking back down at the plans on the ground in front of them secured by some stones her cowboys had collected to keep them from blowing away.
“Big, but if you look here”—Dallas pointed to one of the pages—“we can add on should we need to, honey.”
“I say we get started filling it up, right now.” Jackson laughed.
Jessie smiled. “No way. Not until after the wedding, at the very least.” But truthfully, she wanted to have a baby as soon as possible. She’d asked Maude and Mary about it, and they told her that being so deeply in love oftentimes had that impact on women. It had happened to both of them.
“So you’re sure you want a log-cabin home, pet?” Austin asked.
“It will be perfect to raise our kids. And about this old practice of kicking the boys out to build their own houses, that’s gotta change.”
Denver’s eyebrow shot up. “You think so, sweetheart?”
“Seriously, guys, it’s a waste. Now that we’re all going to be living together in one house, what are you going to do with your houses?”
“She’s got a point.” Dallas rubbed his chin.
“But what can we do with them? Sell them?”
“Let’s start a charity for troubled teens.” Jessie thought about Norma’s note and knew that was exactly what she wanted to do. If they could reach some, it would all be worth it. “We’ll hire the best counselors and start with a camp. Get the kids around animals. Later, who knows? A group home, maybe? Let’s see where it takes us.”
Denver kissed her. “I knew the moment I saw you at the Horseshoe, you’d be trouble.”
Phoenix stepped up and kissed her. “Whatever you say, angel.”
As he moved aside, Dallas took his place.
“You’ve got the sweetest heart, Jessie.” Dallas, too, pressed his lips to her mouth.
Next, Jackson stood in front of her. And he gave her another devastating cowboy kiss. “You’ve made my dreams come true, darlin’.”
“Come here,” Austin commanded.
Instantly she obeyed. He touched the new collar on her neck. It wasn’t the one he’d given her before. That one had been retired for this platinum beauty all five men had selected.
Austin put his arms around her shoulders and turned her to face his brothers. He nodded to each of them. “This amazing woman, Jessie Greene, soon to be Jessie Wilde, has given us a real home.” He swept his arm to the gorgeous landscape, and then he cupped her chin. “Thank you for saving me, pet.”