Page 349 of The Sinner: James

“Thank you, Red,” he says before placing a soft kiss on my cheek.

“Thank you,” I murmur, visibly affected by him and his words.

He says goodbye to me and heads to the door.

My eyes stay on him as he stops in front of the bookstore and shakes hands with James. They share a smile and exchange a few words before David walks away.

Minutes later, I sign the last book, grab my coat, and slip out.

Snow falls from the sky as I lock eyes with James.

He holds his hand out for me, pulls me to him, and buries me in his arms.

His kiss makes my body hum with pleasure.

“Do you want to walk?” he asks.

“Sure.”

We stroll down Lexington Avenue and stop at our favorite bakery to pick up a box of cookies.

Moments later, we make the trip back to the building where we had spent that memorable week in New York last year.

He bought that penthouse this fall, and now it’s officially our New York home.

“Have you talked to David recently?” I ask.

“I ran into him at the auction. Why?”

A mysterious smile lines his lips.

“He said you’re my future husband. Is there something I don’t know?” I ask, stopping in the middle of the sidewalk and looking at him.

He pulls to a halt.

“Do you have someone else in mind?” he asks, amused.

I look at him, intrigued.

So it’s true.

He searches my eyes before sliding his hand into his pocket and fishing something out.

His fist is closed around it.

I move my gaze from his hand to his face.

“No. I don’t have anyone else in mind…” I murmur, getting distracted by his smile.

He lifts his hand.

My gaze dips, a stunning pink diamond ring sparkling in his gloved hand.

“James… Oh, my… What is that?” I ask, my hand flying to my mouth, my eyes widening with surprise as I take in the stunning piece. “Are you serious?”

This must’ve cost him a fortune. And I mean a fortune.

Nervously, I look around.

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