Page 153 of The Nicest Thing
Finn sent the camera a smile.
"But yeah, when I found out she needed a fake husband for a day, I was all in.I convinced her to use me.When she agreed, I ran out and got her a ring.Even went down on one knee.I assured her that I wouldn't rest until we sold more books—oh, by the way, you can check out Liv Lamoreaux's entire catalog in my bio if you want.Highly recommended."
I released a watery laugh, but Finn wasn't done.
"Anyway, I love her," he said."I've loved her all along.That is the truth.She's my everything, and I would hate to see the book community turn on her.Especially when I have every intention of making her my wife in the future—if she'll have me.So don't hold this against her.Please."
His eyes felt like they were looking straight at me.
"I love you, my Rose.That is and always was real.You can believe that."
Finn blinked then cleared his throat.
"Anyway," he said, "that's all.Thanks for…ah…tuning in.Remember to check out Liv Lamoreaux's romances, and yeah.Guys read romance too.Okay, I'm done.Love you, Rose.Bye."
The video ended.
Tears were streaming down my cheeks.
A strong hand landed on my shoulder, and I heard Finn murmur, "Thanks, I've got it from here."
He rubbed my back in soothing circles.
"Please don't cry."
His voice only made me bawl harder."I can't help it," I sobbed.
"Okay, okay, let it out then.Just know I'm here," Finn whispered.
"I love you."
"What was that?"
"I love you, Finn," I said, sitting up to look at him, taking in his face, the piercing gray eyes that watched me with nothing but love shining back."I love you so much."
"After that grand gesture, how could you not?" he said which made me laugh through the tears.
"You're my forever favorite."
"And you're mine."
I kissed him with every bit of love I felt in my heart.The kiss grew in intensity until Finn finally broke away for air.
"Not that I want to stop," he said, "but I think you have people waiting to get books signed."
I looked over and saw that he was right.A line had formed near my table while we talked and made out.But I wasn't done yet.
Pulling him back in, I said, "One more minute."
"But…"
"I'm kissing the love of my life, O'Brien.They can wait."
Finn's smile was swift and devastating.
"Plus, they're book lovers.They'll understand."
"I guess you're right."
