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“That,” he said hoarsely, “was fucking amazing.”

“Yes,” she said when she was able to talk.

With each breath, Brenna’s chest heaved against Beau’s as they lay tangled in the sheets. His lips were soft and warm against hers, his eyes gazing into hers with a deep adoration.

“I love you,” he whispered, brushing a lock of hair from her forehead.

Her heart swelled at his words. “I love you too,” she replied, smiling as she traced the contours of his face.

Beau rolled onto his back and pulled her close, placing a gentle kiss on the top of her head.

“Shit. I didn’t wear a condom,” he muttered.

Brenna tensed for a moment but reassured him. “It’s okay, I’m on birth control.”

“Good. As much as I wouldn’t mind having a baby with you, I think we should wait.”

“Wait. You want to have a baby with me?”

Beau met her gaze. “If you do.”

“What are we talking about here?” Brenna asked, sitting up.

Beau rolled to his side to face her. “I want to marry you, Brenna, and have kids. If that’s what you want.”

She was stunned into silence for a moment. “I... I do want that. I never thought about marriage, but I love kids.”

Beau sat up and leaned against the headboard, taking her hand in his and rubbed his thumb over her palm. He looked at her and she could see the love in his eyes.

“Isn’t that what people in love do?” he asked.

Brenna felt tears prick at her eyes as she nodded. “Yes, it is. I just haven’t thought about it before.”

“Hell, it’s all I’ve thought about since I knew I was in love with you,” Beau admitted. “But if you don’t want to get married, we won’t. I just want to be with you for as long as you’ll have me. I never felt this way about Liz. Sure, I loved her, but it was nothing like this love I feel for you. I can’t imagine my life without you.”

Overwhelmed by his words, Brenna couldn’t help the tears that fell from her eyes.

“Don’t cry, baby,” Beau said, brushing a tear away with his thumb. “I won’t bring it up again.”

But she shook her head, smiling through her tears. “You’d better, Beaumont Daniel McCallister, because I want that too.”

A grin spread across Beau’s face. “Glad to hear it.”

Brenna leaned in and kissed him deeply. “I’m so happy with you,” she whispered between kisses. “I know we’ll argue, but as long as you know that I’m always right—” She squealed with laughter as Beau growled playfully and pulled her into his arms.

“A wise man knows a woman is always right, even when she’s not.”

Brenna laughed. “That’s how it should be.”

“I’m not going to argue with you. I know I’d lose.”

“You’re a smart man, Beau.”

“My mama didn’t raise no fool,” he said with a grin.

Brenna snuggled against him, placed her cheek on his chest, and smiled when he pulled her closer to him. This is where she wanted to be, with Beau, for as long as she lived. She smiled, thinking that even though they both had been hurt, they were truly happy now and she knew they always would be. She would never cheat on Beau, and she knew he’d never hurt her in that way.

“What are you thinking?” his deep voice rumbled under her ear.

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