Warm water pounds down on us and I take her harder and faster.
I feel her body tense up around mine and let go, gripping me tight as she moans deeper.
I let go and meet her with my own orgasm and our bodies vibrate with new life.
This is us. We get our happily ever after. We get to do life together, exactly how I dreamed.
She gasps in delight again. “That was—”
“So good,” we say at the same time.
We finish showering and Beth puts on a sundress and sandals while I pull on my jeans and a white t-shirt.
I feel so relaxed and ready for more time with her. I miss the inn, but we need this.
“Ready for your massage, Mrs. Harper?” I tease.
“Ready, Mr. Harper.” She grins back.
EPILOGUE
BETH
* * *
“Hey, how’s my lady?” Evan murmurs into my ear as he comes in the back door with Bossy and Chip just as I’m hanging up the phone.
“That was Allie,” I tell him.
“Oh, good. How’s she doing?”
“Well, apparently she’s lost her job and is ready to move home.” Evan’s eyes warm as I use the word home and that isn’t lost on me.
He runs his hand over his scruffy chin. “What about Caleb? Can he travel right now?”
I look at him and grin and because I’ve been thinking too, and I have an idea to share. But before I can speak, he says, “What?”
“So, Logan's in LA and about to head back here for the holidays. I suggested one of us fly out to get Caleb and then Logan can drive Allie back with their stuff.”
“Logan and my sister? Beth, no. What?” He holds up his hands and his face looks concerned.
“What? Logan’s a good guy. He’ll be happy to help us, I’m sure. He’s already out there, and he’s coming here anyway to spend the holidays. It just makes sense.”
“Are you playing matchmaker with Logan and Allie?” Margie comes into the kitchen from behind me, popping up after obviously listening to our conversation.
“Well, if I was, I learned from the best.”
“She’s right, Evan. Logan is practically family, and if he’s willing to help, take it. You are not flying out. You’re still healing and staying here with Beth. The inn is busier than ever, and we need you both here during high season. I’ll go get my boy and come back. I am thrilled to have them coming home.”
I pull out my phone to reach out to Logan, grinning at both of them.
When he answers, I tell him my plan.
“I was wondering if you’re busy the next week before your vacation starts?”
“Not really. What do you need?”
“We need you to help bring Evan’s sister and her things back from California this week.”