Page 112 of Devoted Enough

“Baby, I’m not going to last long.”

“Harder, Nate.”

Bringing my hand back around to her front, I found her clit, and it only took a few swipes of my fingers and Haven was crying out my name as I came with her. I dropped my head to her back as I tried to catch my breath.

“That was so good,” Haven said between deep breaths.

“Beyond good.”

Kissing her on the back, I pulled out of her and grabbed a hand towel to clean us both up.

“Did that help?” I asked as I helped her put her sweats back on.

“I think I found a favorite new dessert.”

Laughing, I zipped my pants and took the towel into the laundry room. When I returned, Haven was moving about the kitchen with a smile and a glow on her cheeks. I paused for a moment to take in the sight before me. I never in my wildest dreams ever thought I could love someone as much as I loved Haven Larson. She was more precious to me than the air I breathed.

“Rolls are done!” she said as I walked up to the stove and stirred the soup.

“Soup is done as well. You get the bowls, and I’ll cut up an avocado.”

After eating, we went to the family room, where I pouredtwo beers while Haven looked for a movie.

“How aboutThe Polar Express?” Haven asked as she snuggled under a blanket.

“I haven’t seen that in years.”

She grinned. “So yes?”

“Sounds good to me. Do you want popcorn?”

“Do we have any Milk Duds?”

Laughing, I shook my head. “I’m afraid you’ve eaten them all.”

She frowned. “I’ll pass then.”

I handed her the beer, and she took a drink and set it on the table beside her.

Once we settled in and the movie started, I noticed Haven struggling to stay awake. She had to be exhausted after the shit day she had. I turned off the movie, picked her up, and carried her upstairs to our bedroom.

Our bedroom.

“Nate,” she whispered as I gently set her on the bed and covered her up.

“Shh, go to sleep, princess.”

She sank into the pillow and mumbled, “The movie.”

“Can wait until tomorrow night. Get some sleep.”

It didn’t take long for her to fall back asleep. I pulled the chair in the corner of the room closer to the bed and sat down. I was mesmerized by watching her sleep. She looked so peaceful and content. I wanted her to feel that way for the rest of her life. I wasn’t sure how much time passed before I got up and walked into my closet. Bending down, I pulled the small safe out and opened it. The first thing I saw was the blue jewelry box.

Reaching for it, I sat down on the floor and opened it. Twelve mine-cut diamonds surrounded the oval sapphire set in a platinum band. Itwas one of the most beautiful rings I had ever seen. I took it out of the box and held it up. My mother had given me the ring a year ago and told me to hang onto it for when I finally met the one woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Truth be told, the first person I thought of when she showed it to me was Haven. Her favorite color was blue, and I couldn’t help but think how stunning the ring would look on her finger. I had taken the ring without arguing with my mother. It had been her grandmother’s ring. Her father had given it to her, and she held onto it for me to give to the woman I wanted to marry.

I stood, the ring in my hand, and walked back into the bedroom. Sitting back in the chair, I watched as Haven slept. This woman had wrecked me in the most beautiful way. She was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my lifewith, and I knew that down to the depths of my soul.

Closing my hand around the ring, I stood and walked over to the side of the bed. Leaning down, I gently kissed her on the forehead.

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