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“I want you in my life, Siobhan.” He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a small black velvet box. He opened the lid, and she gasped when she saw the large diamond ring. “Siobhan O’Brien, will you marry me?”

She nodded as tears rolled down her cheeks.

“Yes?”

“Yes, yes, yes!”

Liam chuckled, took the ring from the box, slid it onto her left finger, and kissed her knuckles.

“Let’s get out of here.”

“Yes. Let me get my coat and purse.” She looked at Ted and then hugged him. “Thank you so much. I’ll be back for your wedding.”

“You’d better be.” He looked at Liam and put his hand out to him. “You take care of my girl.”

“Count on it. Thank you.” Liam shook his hand.

Once she returned from getting her coat and purse, Liam took her hand and led her out.

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Liam drove them to her apartment in silence and he wondered what was going through her head. He glanced at her, but she kept her eyes on the windshield. The only words she said to him were the directions to her place.

He drove into a spot, shut the truck off, and looked at her. She stared at him, and he watched a slow smile lift her lips.

“You’re killing me,” he said.

Siobhan slid across the seat, touched his cheek, and kissed his lips.

“I don’t want to do that. I have missed you so much, and I need you.”

“I need you too, darlin’, but I’m not sure I can make it out of my jeans.”

Siobhan laughed, and he did too.

“I’ll be gentle,” she said, and he groaned. “Come on, Liam. Let’s go inside.”

Taking a deep breath, he stepped from the truck and walked to the front to see her waiting.

“I could have gotten the door.”

“I’m too horny to wait.”

Liam barked out a laugh.

“I can see this will be quick.”

“We have all night, baby. All night.” She took his hand and led him to her apartment.

Once inside, Liam pushed her against the door, leaned against her, and kissed her deeply. He moaned into her mouth.

“God, I’ve missed you,” he said, then slid his lips down her neck and back to her ear. “I need you.”

“Liam,” she whispered, and he had to clench his teeth to not embarrass himself.

They ripped each other’s clothes off. Liam took a condom from his wallet and handed it to her, but she tossed it across the room.

“Why did you do that?”

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