Page 202 of Hell Hath No Fury
Ashby was staying. Carlos felt like he could shout his excitement from the rooftops. Or better yet, do a little dance.
“You have two. Me and Mickey,” he told her, trying to keep his voice even. His heart felt like it could beat out of his chest at any moment, and he was sure Ashby could hear it thundering. “I can talk to the Quinlans about allowing you to stay in the dorms while we look for a place we can live with Mickey and…sorry, I’m getting ahead of myself.”
“Don’t be sorry. That’s why I’m here, to make sure you’re in this. If I stay, I want this. You. Us.”
“I’m all yours.”
Ashby threw her arms around his neck, a squeal escaping from her. He understood exactly how she felt. Tightening hisarms around her again, he picked her up, twirling her around until she giggled.
“I’m all yours too,” she said, trying to catch her breath as he returned her to her feet.
“Then here’s to us, spending the rest of our lives walking on sunshine.”
The End.
