Page 79 of Bully Billionaire Dragon

We dance together for a few songs, just jamming and jiving to the playlist that the DJ is playing. I didn’t even place the Sitting Duck as the type of establishment to have a DJ.

After Nic and I dance for a few songs, a slower one comes on and TJ approaches us.

“Mind if I cut in?”

“Of course not, be with your girl,” Nic says.

Nic shimmies away towards Lex, and TJ takes her spot in front of me.

“How was your chat?” I ask.

TJ hums before wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me closer.

“It was good, but I missed you, my love.”

I gaze into his startlingly deep blue eyes and feel as if I am getting lost in the ocean. His eyes are dark tonight, and I feel fully loved.

The song slows down until it stops and the DJ comes on. “Everyone. Someone has an announcement.”

Lex walks up the where the DJ is and takes the mic from him.

“Hello everyone, you should all know me, but if you don’t, my name is Lex,” he starts. “One of my dearest friends, TJ, has found his soulmate and I, along with the rest of my friends, want to give her a warm welcome. Could I please get a round of applause for Taylor Montgomery?”

I am shocked by his words as everyone claps. Some people even hoot and holler.

“Taylor has a history with TJ, but they have forged a path full of love and devotion. I honor them with this next song.”

The DJ returns and a slow song starts to play.

The beat is one of guitars and strings. It feels like an orchestra is here with us. I love the song, and TJ takes me deep into his arms as a spotlight hits us.

We move together as one and I put my head on his chest. I can hear his heart beating, and it reminds me that we are alive and will live this life together.

“Taylor,” TJ says, pulling back. “I love you.”

“I love you too, so much.”

TJ beams at me.

He takes a step back.

What is he doing? Why is he backing away?

TJ gets down on one knee, and it feels as if my entire world freezes.

There is no way he is about to do what I think he is going to do.

TJ pulls out a white box and opens it.

Inside is a huge agate ring. It is red-brown and reminds me of his dragon.

He clears his throat. “Taylor Montgomery, you are the sole reason that I believe in true love. I believe in it because I’ve gotten the joy of meeting and spending time with you. These past few days loving you have been the best of my life, and thereis no one else I would rather spend eternity with. Will you do me the honor of becoming Mrs. Taylor Rubens?”

Tears fill my eyes at his speech.

There is only one answer in my mind.

“A thousand times, yes.”

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