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I’ve said too much. My doubts have eaten away at me and made my crazy. Flynn is looking at me in horror. I take his hand with a sigh.

“I’m sorry, I’ve never been with anyone before…I’m letting my thoughts run wild. I’m just terrified of losing you.”

Flynn takes my face in his hands, staring deep into my eyes. “Lexi…what have I told you since the start?” he growls.

I take a shuddery breath. “That…that I belong to you. That I’m yours…”

“That’s right, baby. But it’s so much more than that now we’re a team. It’s you and me against the world. I never want you to worry. I want you more than anything,” he says gruffly. “And I was waiting for later to say this to you…but I’m going to prove how committed I am to this. Right. Now.”

My stomach is full of flutters. I watch as he gets down on one knee, producing a box from his pocket. I gasp in shock. I had no idea he was going to do something as drastic as a proposal. But my heart soars at the sight of the little box, knowing right away what I’m going to say when he asks me the question.

“Lexi…you’ve turned my world upside down in the best possible way. I’ve always been alone, and I thought I didn’t mind…but the thought of losing you is more than I can bear. I have to be with you. I know that there might be obstacles, but I’ve never been more certain that this is what I want. Nothing in my life fulfills me the way you do…and I have to make you mine for life. Baby…be mine. Let me take care of you. Let me fill you up with my babies and start a family together…promise to stay with me until we’re both old and gray…Lexi…I love you. Will you marry me?”

I clutch my heart, tears filling my eyes even as I smile. I know this is exactly the moment I’ve been waiting for. I know I don’t have to worry about falling in love with him too soon, because now that I look in his eyes, I can see that he feels the same.

“Of course I’ll marry you. I love you too. So much…” I whisper, laughing at the absurdity of this whole thing. A week ago, I was alone. Now, I’ve found the man who will complete me for the rest of my life.

He’s grinning as he slides the ring onto my finger. It’s beautiful, there’s a beautiful pink diamond in the center, and the silver band is twisted like vines. It fits perfectly on my finger as he puts it on me, as though it was always meant for me.

“When on earth did you get this?” I ask him as I giggle. He grins at me.

“Yesterday when I told you I was going to get groceries, I went out to meet the man who designed it he drove up from LA. Lexi…I ordered it the day that we met. I knew it was perfect for you. Just like you’re perfect for me.”

I sink to my knees on the floor with him and kiss him. He grasps me hard and pulls me close. As he presses against me, I can feel his hard member pushing against me. I know he wants me right this second, and I want him to take me and fuck me. I want him to get me pregnant tonight…it would make this night even more perfect.

“Wait…don’t we need to make the drive back to your school?” Flynn teases me, kissing my neck. I sigh into his touch, laughing to myself.

“I guess it can wait a little longer…”

CHAPTER 12

Flynn

It’s been six months since I proposed to the woman of my dreams. Six months of traveling to and from her university to see her as much as possible. It’s been hard being apart from her so much, and yet so rewarding each time I see her beautiful face. And every day, I remind myself that it’s the best choice I ever made to stay with her.

But today is going to test our resolve. Our wedding is next week, and we’re going to meet up with her father for the first time since Thanksgiving. I’m not certain that it’s a good idea, but Lexi insisted it was something she wanted to do. She wants her father to be there to walk her down the aisle next week, and I know it’s going to break her heart if he doesn’t. I don’t want to put her through that, but I’m worried that these six months haven’t been anywhere long enough to change Eddie’s mind.

He’s a stranger to us now. He rejected us cruelly when he decided he couldn’t handle the truth about me and her. He’s the last person I want to see. And yet, I know if he apologized and made amends, I’d welcome him back into my life almost as readily as Lexi is willing to. I’ve missed the man I once called my best friend, and it’s always been my hope that he could forgive us for not telling him the full truth.

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