Page 124 of Tamed By You

He smiles up at me, removing the ring from its box and sliding the ring on my finger. Rising to his feet, he crashes his lips to mine, cupping my face with his hands, and I sink into his touch. I pull back, stretching out my hand, admiring my incredible ring. He wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me tight against his chest.

“Oh, my god, oh my god. I’m gonna be a wife,” I screech. Turning to face him, his eyes glistening with unshed tears and the biggest smile on his face, I press a soft kiss to his lips.

“I love you,” I whisper.

“I love you too.”

“Oh, my god, we absolutely have to go out now to celebrate.”

“Well, I have one more thing to ask you.”

I eye him curiously. “I don’t want to go another day without calling you my wife, so let’s do it now.”

I lean back, mouth agape. “Now,” I ask, disbelief in my voice.

“Yeah, right now. I’ve got a plane waiting. I’ve made all the arrangements. I just need you to say yes, baby.” My face must say it all because he continues, “We’ve been through more than most in this lifetime, and if there’s one thing it has taught me is that life is short, and we have to take every opportunity we are given. So, do something wild with me, Ali Cat? Get on a plane to Vegas and marry me tonight.”

The answer is easy, and I utter the easiest yes of my life.

Stepping out of the car onto the tarmac, my hair is caught in the wind and the engine of the private plane whirls to life. The car journey here was spent making out or staring at my ring in awe.

I take the steps one at a time, Harry behind me, keeping a tight hold on my waist, making sure I don’t fall. Stepping inside the plane, I am greeted by a redhead, dressed in a navy cabin crew infirm, holding a tray of Champagne flutes.

“Congratulations to you both. Please take the seats to your left.” I step inside the cream-colored cabin, noticing the empty armchair-style seats, my Champagne almost falling from my hand as my body jolts in surprise when cheers and applause erupt from Ria, Jack, Gabby, Noah, Brad, Harley, Kate, Harry’s sister Tori and Grace.

Ria and Gabby are the first to greet me. Both beaming with happiness.

“Oh, my god, show me the rock,” Gabby squeals. The rest of the girls rush over, and I proudly place my hand in front of them as they all scream in excitement.

I hug each of them, taking my time to give Tori an extra-long hug.

“Thank you for being here.”

“Thank you for loving my brother and putting up with him.”

I choke back a laugh. “Always.”

“So, he did it, huh?” Brad's low voice comes up behind me. I turn to face him.

“He sure did,” I grin, wiggling my ring finger, and he chuckles.

“It looks good on you. I couldn’t be happier for the both of you.” His voice wobbles as he speaks.

I clutch my chest in an overly animated way. “Bradley, was that some emotion I just saw? Am I seeing another side of big, bad Brad?”

He bumps me with his shoulder. “Hey, don’t go spreading rumors. I’ve a reputation to uphold.”

“She’s softening you, and that’s a good thing.” I grin.

He glances over to the corner of the cabin where all the girls are huddled together. A look of awe in his eyes.

“Love does strange things to a man.” I can’t help the smile that sweeps across my face.

Placing my hand on his shoulder giving it a squeeze, he turns his attention back to me.

“If it wasn’t for you helping us, we might not have ever got here. From one closed-off person to another… thank you,” I tease. “You’re a good friend. I’m lucky I have you in my life.”

He pulls me in for a hug, the kind I’d imagine a big brother would give you. “Back at you, babe.”

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