Page 34 of Her New Bodyguard: Colton

My mind was spinning. He was such a sneak. But he was right.

"Julia Carlisle, love of my life, will you marry me?"

My chin was tipping up and down before he even finished. Staring deeply into my eyes, he gave my hand a little shake.

"Yes," I sputtered. "Yes. I love you."

He slipped the ring on my finger, as the jewelry store staff applauded.

Colton leapt to his feet, pulling me against him in a scorching kiss that took my breath away.

When we finally parted for air, he took my hand and examined the ring again. "You know, I was pretty sure that you would pick something green."

"If it's too expensive—"

His finger landed on my lips firmly. "Don't you dare. I'm going to announce to the world that you're mine every single way I can, and a large rock on your finger is one of them."

"I love you," I said, stretching my arms around his shoulders to give him another squeeze.

"I love you too, baby." His hand slipped down to grab my ass, making me blush. "And I'll love you even more if you let me get you some matching earrings."

I had never dared to dream of being truly in control of my life. But with Colton, the things I couldn't control were always magical.

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