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And I imagine it on her finger, after I propose to her.

I imagine it on her hand as she holds mine, at the moment she becomes my wife.

I imagine it sparkling every day when Georgia wakes up next to me.

And I imagine Georgia holding our child, the same diamond still there, bonding us together forever.

I never expected this love, but now that I have it, I’m never letting go. Heart squeezing, I say the words that mean so much more. “I love you, Georgia.”

“I loveyou, Leo.”

Georgia cuddles into my side, soft silk against my skin. I’m contemplating whether to go for another round when a forgotten thought floats its way back through my mind. “Oh! I almost forgot.”

“Somethingelse?“ She plays with the necklace, her lips twitching. “I thought mind-blowing sex and a semi-proposal were enough for one morning?”

“Well…” I cup her breast, stroking my thumb across her nipple. “We could try for a second round of amazing sex…”

Georgia’s gaze goes hot and her nipples tighten. “I’d be alright with that.”

And just like that, I’m hard again.

As she kisses along my neck and jaw, I let out a groan. “This first. I talked to the guys and arranged for some vacation time next month. As soon as the doctor gives you the all clear, we’re going to go visit both our families. And after we see your mom, I thought we could visit Hayden, too.”

“Leo!” Her expression brightens. “I would love that!”

“I was hoping you would. Now,” my hand drifts down her stomach, tracing small circles. “What do you think about letting me have my way with you again?”

As my finger moves lower, Georgia sucks in a quick breath. “I sayyes.”

EPILOGUE

One Month Later

GEORGIA

“Now that your sexy boyfriend is talking to Boone, I have to ask, how was the trip to Vermont?”

Hayden glances across the patio at Leo and Boone—both of them standing at the outdoor bar and chatting. His gaze shifts to me for a second, his brows going up in an unspoken question. I give him a little smile and a nod, and he returns the gesture, then mouthing,I love you.

I love you, too, I mouth back, then turn back to Hayden to see her grinning widely at me.

“You guys are so cute.” She takes a sip of her margarita, finishing off the last of it. “I never would have imagined Leo being such a big softie.”

“Yeah.” My eyes are pulled back over to him again, lingering on his broad shoulders and thickly muscled arms flexing. “People are intimidated by him at first because of his size, but he’s so sweet. And gentle. And—”

“I get it,” Hayden laughs. “It looks like he’s about to come back over. I don’t think he likes being away from you for long. So quick, tell me about meeting the parents.”

“They were great.” My smile stretches, remembering. “His dad is just like Leo. Kind of quiet until you get to know him, but funny once he opens up. And he’s so protective of Leo’s mom. Always checking on her, touching her when he passes by—it was really cute.”

“What about his mother?”

“She was great. So kind and welcoming. And she was so excited to hear all about my Etsy business. I had to stop her from ordering everything—as if I would let Leo’s mom pay for anything I make. And she kept dropping not-so-subtle hints about a wedding in Vermont.”

“Well, I’m sure she’s wondering what the plan is.” Her gaze flickers down to my necklace before rising again. “Do you have any idea when Leo’s going to ask?”

“Well,” I glance over at Leo and he’s just heading back across the patio toward me. “We both thought it was a good idea to wait until everything settled down. And now that I’ve had time to meet with a counselor, and I’m all moved into Leo’s—our—apartment, I have my store up and running…”

“You’re feeling more ready?”

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