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“No. He offered a heartfelt congratulations,” I admit.
“Wow.” He sighs and I can imagine him running his fingers through his dark, messy hair. “It’s true, though.”
I snort-laugh, and my besties do too. “Of course it is.”
He chuckles.
“Told you I was a Ghostbuster,” I say as our entrées arrive. I move my phone, taking it off speaker. “I love you.”
“Love you too. Thank you for telling me. I’m kind of relieved.”
“Me too,” I say.
“I think that’s everyone, Autie. We confronted all of our ghosts.”
“How does it make you feel?” I ask.
“Light as a feather.”
Chapter 40
Zane
Two Weeks Later
“Can I remove this blindfold now?” Autumn impatiently asks as she stands in our bedroom at Hollow Manor. “It’s my birthday and I should be able to do whatever I want.”
“Keep it up and I’ll have to deliver those thirty-four spankings I promised right now.”
“Mm. Don’t forget the one to grow on.”
I chuckle, admiring how fucking beautiful my wife is without even trying.
“I want to know what you have me dressed in. It feels very...fluffy.”
“You’re an impatient little thing.”
Her brows lift. “You have no idea.”
I close the space between us and place my hands on her hips, guiding her into the bathroom. Carefully, I untie the blindfold. Autumn covers her mouth when she sees her reflection.
“Am I Cinderella?” she asks, noticing what I’m wearing. “Prince Charming.”
I grin wide. “We have a ball to attend and some crowns to win.”
Laughter escapes her. “Why are you perfect?”
“Only in your eyes,” I mutter, stealing a kiss. “Finish getting ready. I’ll meet you downstairs, okay?”
“How much time do I have?”
I check my watch. “Thirty minutes, max.”
“Just need to put on some lipstick and pull some hair back,” she tells me, grinning. “Be down in twenty.”
I hold her face in my hands and sweetly kiss her. “You’re fucking gorgeous, Princess.”
“I’m grateful you’re mine,” she says in a whisper, and I taste her lips.
