Page 137 of Left in the Dark

My gaze drifts to the bare trees surrounding the cabin I once called home. “What if I don’t want to teach? Maybe I could work for King Morine?—”

“I fucking love that idea.” A suggestive smile curls his lips as I look up at him. “You can be my assistant, choking on my dick beneath the desk. Letting me eat your pussy during Zoom calls.”

“Pervert.” I swat his arm, laughing.

“You wouldn’t have me any other way.”

“You’re right. I love you as you are.”

“Before we get distracted, the second thing I’d like you to consider is your mom. I want to build a small cottage for her at the edge of our property. It will give her privacy, but she’ll still be close to us. If that’s okay with you?”

I twist on his lap to throw my arms around his neck. “I love that idea. You are the sweetest man ever.”

When I pull back, his eyes shine with adoration. “I live to make you happy.”

“In that case…” In a flash, I’m off his lap, tossing the blankets at him. I pull a Michael Myers mask from my hoodie pocket and throw it at him. “Catch me if you can.”

I stand in front of my desk, fighting back tears as I hug my students goodbye. While they will be returning to school in January, I won’t be.

Once the last student leaves the classroom, I bow my head and let the tears flow.

Strong arms wrap around me, pulling me against his warm, muscular chest. I fist my future husband’s hoodie, my tears soaking it. “I hate goodbyes.”

“I know, minx.” He rests his chin on my head, rubbing my back.

“It’s what I want, yet I’m already missing them.” I sniff, lifting my head to wipe my eyes. As I do, the enormous diamond on my left hand draws my attention. “I’ll miss Callie and Mark, but my heart is in Stone Ridge with our King Morine family.”

“Goodbyes are bittersweet, minx. But it also signifies a new chapter in the story of us.”

I smile, a sigh of pure happiness coming from my soul. “That’s my favorite book. Fate brought us back together.”

Zayne gives me that smile reserved only for me. “There’s so much to look forward to on the horizon.” He tucks a strand of hair behind my ear. “Including our first Christmas in Stone Ridge Mountain.”

“I can’t wait. Every day is magical with you.”

“All my heart, minx.”

“All my soul, Z.”

The love in his eyes leaves me breathless. “For an eternity.”

“For infinity.”

Epilogue: Zayne

Tears fill my eyes as Delaney and her mom walk down the aisle.She’s fucking stunning.

Every day, this woman blows my mind. A smile curls my lips.As well as my cock.

As if she reads my mind, her vibrant green eyes sparkle with mischief. I smirk at her.

Jaxson leans over and hisses, “Would you behave? Your bride can suck you off later.” He rolls his eyes before straightening and adjusting his tie.

I ignore him.

My attention returns to my bride as her mom lifts her veil and kisses her cheek. She winks at me, turning her daughter so she faces me. “Your soon-to-be husband seems a bit impatient to marry you.”

Delaney laughs, her eyes locked on mine. “He’s been impatiently waiting since he proposed on Thanksgiving.”

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