“Mandy, I’ve been an asshole to you for the most part. But I’m crazy, head over heels, in love with you. You make me want to be a better version of myself. I want to spend eternity with you. Will you do me the honor of spending your eternity with me? Will you marry me and make me the happiest man?” I asked.

Mandy gasped as tears ran down her cheeks, “Yes! Yes! I’ll marry you!”

I slipped the brilliant, flawless 12-carat diamond ring on her finger. It fit her perfectly, and the sparkle lit up the room almost as much as Mandy’s eyes. I kissed her passionately. “I love you.”

“I love you too,” she replied.

Reporters were throwing out lots of questions. I signaled for Adam to take over as I walked Mandy back to my office. I slammed the door shut as I placed her on my desk.

“You completely took me by surprise! I can’t believe we’re engaged,” she said, giggling and admiring her ring.

“I’m glad,” I raised her dress and slid off her panties. “Time to make good on your promise on the mountain…”

She looked at me with love and desire.

My fingers flickered over her clit, and she threw her head back, moaning in pleasure. I slipped my fingers in her pussy, exciting her more. I leaned down and sucked on her clit as she cried out in ecstasy.

Then, without warning, I thrust into her. She screamed my name loud enough for anyone to hear.

I thrust harder and faster before I had her turn over and lean on the desk. She had her ass in the air, inviting me as I slammed into her pussy from behind. Files, paper, and pens were scattered as we climaxed and collapsed from our fiery lovemaking.

“We’re getting married?” she asked me, nuzzling my neck.

“Yes. Are you excited, happy?”

“So happy! When?” she asked.

“Next week.”

She stood up immediately, her eyes wide with surprise. “Are you serious? That’s in three days!” she exclaimed.

“I love you, you love me. Why would we need to wait?” I asked.

She picked up her panties that were on the floor.

“Well, I’ve got a wedding I need to plan and no time.” She giggled as she left my office.

I was happy, but the smile on my face changed when I saw the text.

“Is this distance enough, Mr. Day?”

I nodded, staring at my phone again. The officers parked near the clearing, where Kade texted me to meet. I’d arrived with three officers in case I needed backup.

Just after the heavenly moments with Mandy, his text came through. He said he wanted to meet. After what he did at the party, I was ready to meet with the dirtbag.

I stepped out of the vehicle and headed to the clearing where Kade sat, his back to me.

“You came,” he said.

“Yes, I’m here to tell you to stop harassing my fiancée.”

Kade burst into laughter. It sounded like the laughter of a delusional person. “You don’t know who you’re dealing with. Mandy is mine. You leave her alone.” Kade said, trying to intimidate me with threats.

I scoffed, “I’ll be more than happy to put you in your place.”

Before I knew it, Kade stood up immediately and launched at me. Then I saw a small knife in his hand when I jumped out of his reach. I’d barely any time to react when he slashed at my thigh.

The knife made contact, and I felt blood trickle down my leg, and the pain hit me. I grabbed his hand when he tried for another swipe.