Page 83 of A Billionaire's Cabin Love

For the first time in years, I experienced life. Kara and I toured Milan and Ireland.

My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins adored Kara. They looked forward to our wedding in Talkeetna, Alaska.

But first, I had to ask for my beautiful woman’s hand in marriage.

**P**

“Collin, are you sure it’s safe? What if there are still chemicals in the air?”

I held her close, rubbing her belly. “Kara, the exterminator assured it would be safe to enter the condo after eight at night.”

She sighed. “If I smell a hint of chemicals, I’m staying at the hotel down the street.”

“Got it, babe.”

The elevator doors opened.

“Lights on,” Kara ordered, as she stepped into the living room.

She glanced around the dark room. “Collin, the system is broken.”

“I’ll check the app and see if I can get the lights to work. In the meantime, wait for me on the balcony. The solar lights should be on.”

“Ok.” She walked through the open balcony doors.

“Oh my god, Collin, what is this?”

I blew out a breath and walked outside.

My eyes fell over Kara’s curvy shape in the burnt orange flowy dress. My hands slid over the spaghetti straps and I kissed her shoulder.

“You tricked me, Collin. It’s beautiful.” Her eyes dropped to the ground.

“A heart shaped bed of roses.” She turned, swaying her hands across my black suit lapels. Kara stared into my eyes.

“A surprise romantic dinner, Collin, it’s so sweet.”

I dropped to one knee, holding her hand. Kara’s free hand flew over her mouth. Tears slipped down her beautiful face.

Her gorgeous eyes hypnotized me. “Kara, our first day in each other’s presence was a little rocky.” I teetered my hand.

“You were so cold. I had to warm you up,” I smirked.

She laughed, brushing her fingers along my jawline.

“Kara, my attraction to you was instant. I couldn’t stop pressing, flirting, touching you…”

Her eyes rolled in the back of her head. “The touches, Collin, made me weak.”

“My old life became obsolete. All I wanted was you. I had to have you in my life. I knew leaving you in Talkeetna wasn’t an option. I needed you by my side every day, Kara. We’ve had our share of difficulties, but we made it through. We’ll muscle through all the bad together.” I pressed my hand against her small growing belly.

A huge smile crossed her lips. “We sure will, Collin.”

I released her hand and slipped the navy ring box from my pocket.

A chuckle rolled past my lips. “For a moment, I thought I’d be in Talkeetna longer than one month. The day I thought I lost you, I was beside myself. I was in a small snow-covered town, scouring the streets for my woman. There was no way I could rest until I found you.”

A smile flashed across my lips. “After I found you sleeping peacefully in the office, I wanted to lie on the floor beside you and be there when you awoke.” My brows rose.

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