Page 91 of The Trouble With Bad Boys

I chuckled as I gently peeled her hand left away from her mouth and squeezed her fingers. “Is that a yes?”

Her hand shook as she stared at me. “Are you serious?”

“Until the day I die.” I slid the band over her ring finger, then kissed her knuckles. “I knew I wanted you the moment I saw you. Be mine—forever.”

“I can’t believe this is real.” Her gaze dropped to the ring encircling her finger before returning to mine. Her eyes sparkled with unshed tears that tore at my heart.

I enfolded her in my arms. “Don’t cry, tesoro. You know I can’t stand it.”

Her head shook against my chest. “I just… A few weeks ago you were leaving me. And now…”

I cupped her face in my hands and met her gaze. “I was only ready to walk away because I thought I had no other option. But I will never leave you again. Never.”

I took her hand and pressed it to my heart. “Tienes todo mi corazón. This is yours. Always.”

A tear slipped down her cheek, and a tremulous smile cracked her face. “For someone who doesn’t talk very much, you say some of the sweetest things.”

I smiled down at her, the love I felt for her expanding in my chest. With Lily by my side, I had everything I ever needed.

“I love you, mi amor.” I kissed her slow and sweet. “Forever and always.”

The End

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