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Flashback to Rachel and Elijah’s Wedding Rehearsal

"Did you see Sterling? He almost vomited.” Gerald and Doris laughed as Diane and Martin joined them. “Whew-thank you so much for playing along.”

Martin laughed nodding. He lifted up his wrist. "Are these even really the symbol for swingers?”

"Shit, who knows, but Sterling was so preoccupied with not passing out he didn’t notice. You would think he would have though considering he makes sex toys.”

Diane's eyes gleamed. "On a serious note, your sons are lovely. I’m so happy that Morgan has them for mates. She’s had such a rough beginning it’s nice to know she and Rachel have men that will make sure they’re alright.”

Approaching the conversation Klaus stifled a laugh. "You know you four are terrible for that but getting them to admit that they wanted to marry Quiet Storm was worth it.” He wiped a pretend tear. "I love the little shits.” Extending their hands, Martin and Diane properly introduced themselves to Klaus. He looked around. "My brother is around here somewhere.” Spotting George, he called him over and shortly he joined them.

Wiping his mouth with his napkin, George folded his arms to his chest. "Boy Ali can cook. I know you’re not supposed to cook at your own events, but dammit that girl is talented.” He turned. "Now what you done called me for?”

"You ain’t got a lick of manners or hair, stop being rude and introduce yourself to Ali, Quiet Storm, and Lil Bit's parents."

George rolled his eyes. "Got more hair than you.”

"Fuck off” Klaus growled, and George laughed.

"Will you two stop quarreling, you’re worse than our sons. Martin, please meet George, Klaus’s twin.”

George and Martin shook hands. He scrunched his nose, the smell of honey wafting through it. He heard a small voice from the side of him.

"Hi, I’m Diane.”

He looked at her and his mouth fell open. She was the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen.

Diane rolled her eyes and his jaw twitched. "I guess your brother was right when he said you don’t have a lick of manners.”

He shook his head and glared at her. "I have manners.”

"Then why am I the only one you haven’t properly greeted?”

George cut his eyes and blew steam through his nose. "If I had to peg who was being rude, it would be you, but I guess that should be expected of a human.”

"Who the fuck are you-“

Martin intervened. "Woah…I think maybe we got off on the wrong foot.”

The moment George saw Martin’s hand touch Diane's shoulder, he let out a deadly growl. Klaus grabbed his brother. "Excuse him, he hasn’t eaten yet. We’re going to get him some food.”

Diane scoffed and rolled her eyes again and George blurted. "Something must be wrong with your damn eyes.”

She looked at him as if he was insane. "Yeah your big clawed ass is in their view.” Squaring off with one another, Martin and Klaus stepped in and parted them.

"Come on crazy.” Klaus dragged his brother to a table.

George fumed. "Woman ain't got the sense God gave his creations. All of five minutes, and she does my damn head in.” Klaus arched his brow and stared at his brother causing George to shout at him. "What?!”

"ORRRRRR!!!! SHE’S YOUR MATE!”

George gripped Klaus’ lips. "SHUTTHEFUCKUP!” he growled irritated at the way Klaus’s eyes gleamed. Klaus pointed and murmured in a muffled voice. Releasing him, George looked at him in confusion. "What?”

"Martin's touched her again.” He saw George’s eyes tinge. Klaus jumped up and down. "I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT!”

"You don’t know shit! The woman is annoying and not to mention married.”

Klaus placed his head in his hands, his smirk almost on his forehead. "I heard the Pierce women do that. Get right under your skin. If she isn’t your mate, then tell me that but let me warn you. You have a strict policy against lying George.” George grumbled but remained silent and Klaus laughed. "She’s looking over here.” George turned and Diane and he locked eyes again. She scoffed and turned her head, leaning it on her husband.

"Don’t matter whether or not she's my mate, Klaus. Seriously. The woman is happily married and I’ve been alone enough to accept that’s the life I’m supposed to have.”

"I disagree Geo. If there was anyone who deserves to be happy, it’s you.”

George stood and slammed the napkin down onto the table. "Life ain’t been good to me before, why should it start now?” Walking away from his brother, George tried his hardest not to look at Diane again.

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Rachel and Elijah’s wedding reception

"Dance with me, Marty.” Diane purred swaying her hips.