But I keep my fingers moving for a long while, knowing that soothes the bad dreams. Plus, even in the dimly lit hotel room, I can make out the muscles on his back. And they’re nice to look at.
He’s mine. He’s all I’ve ever wanted, and tonight feels like Christmas.
I press a kiss to his shoulder before closing my eyes. “Good night, Hazy.”
CHAPTER24
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Iwake up to Lettie snuggled against my back, so I stay still, letting her sleep. The proposal was nothing like I’d imagined when I first had the ring designed, and waiting would’ve given me time to pick a romantic spot and surprise her, but honestly, proposing with a shovel in a cemetery is pretty memorable.
The important thing is that she said yes.
She stirs, then presses a kiss to my shoulder. “You said you buried it after graduation. Does that mean you were going to propose?”
“Good morning to you too.” I roll to my back and meet her gaze. “Yep. It was in my pocket when you broke up with me. I buried it that night, once it got dark.”
“Did your grandmother know you ordered the ring?”
“I didn’t mention it to her. She never showed any interest in our relationship. Now I know why.” I slide out of bed. “I’ll change, then go find us some breakfast tacos or something. Then we’ll start the drive back.”
“You’ll be sick of talking about our wedding by the time we get back to the ranch.”
I shake my head. “Not a chance.”
She twirls her hair around her finger. “Honestly, I’m not sure what I want.”
‘Then it’s a good thing we have hours to talk about it.” I pull on my shoes. “Potato, egg, and cheese?”
“Yes. Two please.”
“Be back soon.” I stop before opening the door and walk back to the bed.
Lettie’s brow knits. “Forget something?”
“This.” I press my lips to her smile.
Waiting until her leg is healed will require great patience, but I’ll happily do whatever she wants. However, I’m eager to start every morning by rolling over and kissing Lettie.
I want to marry her.
Our favorite taco place is still open, and I get two of her favorite and three of mine. Then I swing by a new coffee stand on the way back to the hotel.
My phone buzzes as I pull into the lot.
Anderson:You tell me you’re leaving town to get a ring. I hear from Lilith that Lettie went with you, but then nothing. No updates. Are you going to make me beg?
Me:She said yes. I’ll tell you the rest when I see you.
Anderson:Can’t wait to hear. Congrats.
Before getting out of the truck, I text Grayson. He’s always been encouraging and wanting me to mend things with Lettie.
Me:You were right. Lettie loves me, and she said yes to my proposal.
Grayson:Awesome. I’m truly happy to hear that.
I reach for the handle, then remember Dag. His early-morning donut run kicked this off, so I want him to hear the news from me and not through the grapevine.