No Strings Attached

"Man, are you just begging for a whooping today?"

The two were horsing around when Roger's voice came from outside the door. "Y'all had enough fun? Today's lan's big day. Nobody better step out of line."

They all chuckled and bantered until the clock struck the auspicious hour, then they hopped into the car and took off.

No sooner had Chase settled into his seat than he shot Sasha a message. [The world's most dashing groom and his squad of groomsmen are en route. Brace yourselves for our arrival.] Quick as a flash, Sasha hit back with a voice message. "Roger that, just you wait and see!"

Ryker snorted upon hearing this, "I heard she's dug up a ton of pranks online. Today, it's every man for himself."

Chase scoffed, "What's there to fear? We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Just watch me."

As they rolled up to the Bell family estate, they were greeted by four sharp-dressed men lined up with mischievous grins plastered across their faces.

the car. He extended a hand respectfully to the oldest of the men. "Sir, go

for over twenty years. We found her, and you're

full of youthful vigor, shot back, "Then bring

see this acupressure mat? Shoes off. You lot are doing a jump rope relay.

a killer. It nearly brought me to tears at my own wedding.

booted him in the rear, "You think we brought you along

wringer, managing 15 jumps. Chase followed, teeth gritted, enduring another 5. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

"Back home, neither of you

not that I don't want to give it my all for you, but it's damn excruciating, like a drill to the heart. I seriously can't take it.

man smirked with a knowing look. "Ian, give it your all.

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of the hardships Clara had endured for him. And like that, he finished the task. The onlookers were in disbelief. "For the love of his wife, he'd forsake

clapped the man on the shoulder. "This