Page 73 of Spike

Gray smiled and patted Draven's hand. Draven wisely withdrew, sensing the unspoken boundaries between mates.

"So..." Gray turned to me, curiosity gleaming in his eyes. "What's all this?"

Before I could answer, Nitro opened his big mouth. "Engagement surprise party," Nitro announced.

I groaned inwardly, irritated by Nitro's lack of tact in spoiling the surprise. Despite Nitro's lack of tact, I couldn't let this moment slip away.

As Gray's eyes widened in astonishment, I took a deep breath. Nitro handed me the ring I’d given to him for safekeeping.

Stepping forward, I knelt in front of Gray, my heart pounding with nervous excitement.

"Gray Jones," I began, my voice soft but filled with sincerity, "from the moment I met you, my life changed in ways I never thought possible. You've brought light into the darkest corners of my heart, and every day with you feels like a gift I never want to take for granted."

I took Gray's hand in mine, feeling the warmth of his touch as I gazed into his eyes, filled with love and adoration.

"You've shown me what it means to love and be loved unconditionally, and I can't imagine spending my life with anyone else but you,” I said.

With trembling fingers, I opened the velvet box, revealing the gold ring nestled inside.

"Gray, will you do me the honor of being my husband?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Gray clasped my hand, tears glistening in his eyes as he whispered a heartfelt "Yes."

Overwhelmed with emotion, I enveloped him in a tight embrace, feeling the warmth of his body against mine. Ignoring the eyes on us, we shared a long and tender kiss.

As we pulled away, the cheers and applause of my MC brothers filled the clubhouse.

Julian and Gray began chatting excitedly. Amidst the commotion, I noticed Draven slipping away, and a pang of curiosity tugged at me.

Following him outside, I found Draven standing alone in the parking lot, his gaze distant yet somehow troubled.

"I didn't realize I walked in on such a special occasion. You have my apologies," he said, turning to face me.

I shrugged, offering him a small smile. "Nah, it's all good. Why don't you stay a little longer? There's plenty of food and drinks,” I said.

Draven hesitated, a hint of reluctance in his expression.

"I have to decline. Besides, I don't think I can be around other people for long," he explained.

Respecting his decision, I nodded in understanding.

Returning to the bustling clubhouse, I was greeted by Gray's radiant smile, his eyes lighting up as he caught sight of me.

"So, when did you plan all of this?" Gray asked.

I chuckled, running a hand through my hair.

"Right after we came back from Blue Vale Valley," I confessed. “Was the proposal too sudden?”

Gray's smile widened, and he shook his head. "I was planning to propose to you too, but you beat me to the punch," he answered.

We shared another intimate kiss. As we pulled away, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

"So, what were you and Julian talking about?" I asked, unable to contain my curiosity.

Gray grinned mischievously. "Wedding plans," he answered.

“Do share," I said.

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