Page 70 of Just One Kiss

Keeping her gaze steady on his, she said, “Yes. I will marry you.” Then she glanced down and squealed in excitement as she looked at the ring he’d picked out just for her.

“It’s a heart… I love it.”

He stood and pulled the ring out of the box, then slid it over her finger. “I picked a heart because you own mine.”

“It fits,” she said, wriggling her fingers.

“Thank Lauren.”

Laughing, she wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face in his neck. “This is one wedding I promise will go off without a hitch.”

“Damn right.” He lifted her so he could sit, then settled her on his lap. “I’d planned to pop the question after your doctor’s appointment tomorrow, but something made me grab the ring and keep it with me today.”

“Intuition,” she murmured. “I’m glad we’re here and alone when you did.”

He thought about the type of affair they might have. “Are you set on the idea of a big wedding?” he asked.

“God no. After all I’ve been through? I just want to say I do,” she said.

He toyed with a long strand of her hair, happier than he could ever remember being. “Good.” He didn’t want a spectacle, though he’d give her anything she desired. “I’d like to do it before the baby is born if that’s okay with you.”

“Yes.” She threaded her fingers through his hair as they talked. “And while we’re at it, I’d like to get married before I start showing.”

He placed his hand over her flat belly, excited to see her grow bigger with his child. “I’m sure you and Serenity will get started planning soon.”

Anticipation lit up her expression. “Speaking of relatives, you have a choice.”

He raised an eyebrow. “What’s that?”

“We can make phone calls now, telling our families the good news…” Her voice trailed off.

“Or?”

“We can do this.” She straddled his lap and pushed him back onto the mattress. “Take just one more night for ourselves before we spread the news.”

He pulled her down until their lips met in a kiss, giving her his answer. Not only would she always come first with him but kissing her would always be his favorite pastime.

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