Cameron, Paige - Commando Cowboys Desire Their Queen [Wyoming Warriors 8] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Polyromance) (30 page)

Both Priestesses raised their hands and said in unison, “You are the center, the one who holds the whole together.”

The crowd cheered as first Hakan, and then Lonato kissed her. When they turned to hurry down the aisle, the air was full of rose petals raining down on top of them.

“Your ceremony acknowledging your role in the tribes is next. Then we have the small private civil ceremony with Elle, and our parents, and finally we can fly away,” Lonato said.

“I’ve told them to make this next one short. The service making Hakan and I the official couple won’t take long at all.”

“Are you sure you’re good with the decision for me to be the husband on record?” Hakan asked Rex.

“We’ve gone over this before. I’m fine with it. You found her for us, and pushed to get and keep us together. Anyway, the ceremony we had with the three of us is the most real to me.”

Kira and Hakan nodded, agreeing.

They’d stepped to the side of the trees. Kira saw Averil coming for her. “Let’s get the rest of this over and start our honeymoon.”

“We’re ready when you say the word.”

Kira walked to meet her sister. Their people filled the open area, the sun shone down on them, and a sweet breeze was in the air. This might be the official acknowledgment to her people, but her real acceptance had been during the wedding ceremony.

When she took the stage, the people roared with goodwill. In the crowd, she saw Mitch, Daren, Sara, and all the other warriors and their families. Behind them were the others that ran the ranch and made up the three tribes.

She raised her hands to greet them and a shaft of sunlight turned her into a statue of gold. She smiled, and her heart felt warm and loving toward her people of the three tribes.

Kira took the mic. “Thank you for accepting me into your lives. We have won our battles, and now is the time to build, and to bring all three of our tribes together in this community, as one.” The crowd roared and clapped.

“I see our warriors in front of me. The ones who risk their lives for us and the women who love them.” Her eyes roamed across the families she’d met recently. Mitch, Sara, Daren, and Sahale, Ellen, and Jack had Nanna with them. Morgan stood between Ethan and Justin. Standing right behind them were Cassie, Lang, and Nick. Garth had his arms around Rae and Mother Aileen, who’d recovered since her fight with the witch and Pearce. Cad stood on the other side of Rae, and Lann, Cad’s brother, stood beside him. Aleron, his friend Raoul, and their wife Jewel stood at the end of the line beside Kira’s sister, Averil, with Cody and Payton. Averil smiled and waved. The rest of the warriors surrounded them.

Looking right at the three leaders who’d be left when Lann moved to Texas, she said, “I do not want to replace anyone. You represent each tribe as their spokespersons, their protectors, their leaders. I will be part of the ruling committee, but as an equal, we will govern our people. Mitch, Daren, Garth, please join me.”

The crowd shouted their approval and clapped as each man came to her side. When they quieted, Kira spoke. “Let’s celebrate a new beginning as one complete family.”

Everyone cheered, and then they began to break up into smaller groups. A band Mitch had hired came onto the stage and started to play music.

* * * *

“Our lady is really something,” Hakan said.

“Our desirable golden queen,” Rex murmured. “You know, her gown is gorgeous, but I can’t wait to take it off of her.”

Hakan grinned at his friend. “Me, too. Let’s go claim our wife and get the civil ceremony done.”

They made their way through the crowd surrounding her. Rex picked her up, and the people laughed and moved aside. “Have a good honeymoon,” they yelled behind her.

“I’m so embarrassed.”

Rex looked down at her beautiful, flushed face. “Get used to it. We’ll probably have to come drag you out of meetings and such from time to time.”

“You will not.”

“Do you think that was a challenge, Hakan?”

“I certainly do.” He grinned. “She must know how we love to be challenged.”

“Hmm, I can see I have more training to do with you two.”

They laughed heartily and headed toward the circle of trees where Elle and their immediate families waited for them. After the short service, they waved and headed to their truck.

Hakan went around to the driver’s side, and Rex put her in the middle and got in beside her.

* * * *

Kira put her hands on their thighs snug against hers. She felt the instant reaction as the muscles tightened. Their scents swirled around her head in the enclosed truck. She smiled when Hakan pressed his foot down harder on the gas pedal.

“My wonderful, handsome husbands, you did a good job of convincing me to marry you. I never thought about committing myself until I met you two.”

“What convinced you the most, our wonderful personalities”—Kira raised her eyebrow at Lonato and he grinned—“or our superior skills in bed?”

She took her time considering. “Well, you are very good in bed, and Hakan does have a wonderful personality, but I think what really tipped the scales”—she looked directly at Lonato—“was your cooking.”

They all three laughed as they headed into their new life.

Epilogue

Ten months later

“I want to see the new cabin,” Kira said emphatically. “Nick called, and he said it’s all finished.” She stood holding their six-week-old son and faced her two husbands.

“Maybe you should wait another week or so.” Lonato frowned at her.

“No.” She stomped her foot, waking little Maska. They’d all agreed to name their son after Lonato’s father. He and Lonato’s mother were thrilled with their new grandson. All the parents were, and they had volunteered to babysit at any time.

Lonato and Hakan grinned at her. Hakan ran his hand over the baby’s black hair. Maska looked up at him. His bluish-purple eyes studied Hakan. He blinked and waved his little fists at his fathers.

“I’d like to know what he’s thinking when he looks at me so seriously,” Hakan said.

“He’s letting you know he’s ready to fight for his mama.” She bent down and kissed her son’s sweet neck. He cooed and put his hand against her face. When she looked up, her strong men had tears in their eyes.

Lonato cleared his throat. “All right, you win. But if we’re going to drive, we’ll take our time and stop off to see Nanna. She hasn’t seen our son since the day he was born when she came to bless him.”

Hakan grinned. “He’s been blessed by Nanna and the good witch, Mother Aileen. How can he not have a blessed life?”

“I suppose you packed what we’d need while we were at the hospital this morning,” Lonato said. “You had this all planned. You knew we couldn’t resist your pleas, especially when you’re holding Maska.”

“I know. I told you long ago, I don’t play nice.”

Lonato and Hakan shrugged and smiled. Lonato put his arms around her and the baby. “What can we do? We love you.”

He took the baby and Hakan put his arm around Kira as they set out to visit their cabin.

Kira glanced around at the three of them and at their child cuddled in Lonato’s arms. Life was good, very good.

THE END

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