Page 89 of My December Darling

“Right.” A vein in his neck strains.

“But…”

His gaze locks onto mine. “But?”

“There is one big con.”

“I’m listening.”

“It’s only been a few weeks, and I’m already thinking about the next time I want to go back to Lake Wisteria.”

“That can be arranged.”

I straddle his lap and cup his cheeks. “Really?”

“I’ve been keeping an eye on any job listings at the hospital.”

My smile is instantaneous. “Have you?”

His hands on my hips secure me in place. “Nothing yet, but I’m hopeful. Apparently, one of the NICU nurses is going on maternity leave in three months.”

My heart threatens to burst at the idea of Luke stalking job opportunities for me. “Miss me that much?”

“A concerning amount to say the least.”

“Is there such a thing?”

“Yes, but only because I have no idea when I’ll get to see you again.”

I lean forward and capture his mouth. “I can say for certain I’ll be moving back to Lake Wisteria after I’m done with this job.”

He wrenches himself away. “What?”

“I decided before you showed up.”

“And you waited until now to tell me?”

I laugh. “You didn’t give me much of a chance.”

One moment, I’m straddling Luke’s lap, and the next, I’m being tossed over his shoulder as he takes me back to the bedroom.

“We’re back to this?”

He smacks my ass, and I hiss between my gritted teeth.

“What was that for?”

“Waiting until now to tell me that you’re coming home.”

Homehas never sounded better than it does in this moment, and my heart throbs in a silent reply.

“I take it you’re happy?”

He throws me on the bed before joining me. “I spent the whole plane ride coming up with this elaborate plan to convince you to come back, and for what?”

I can’t help grinning. “Do tell me more.”

His eyes narrow. “You’re being a little too smug about all this.”

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