Total pages in book: 17
Estimated words: 14955 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 75(@200wpm)___ 60(@250wpm)___ 50(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 14955 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 75(@200wpm)___ 60(@250wpm)___ 50(@300wpm)
“I’ll put my foot up his ass if he ever comes near you again.” Grey’s growl fills the truck cab.
“Break his legs, too, while you’re at it.” I can’t help myself.
“I love you, my little blood-thirsty elf.” My heart nearly jumps out of my chest at his declaration. Before I’m able to respond, we arrive at my apartment. Grey helps me from the truck and throws his arm around my shoulder, pulling me against his warm body before leading me inside.
“Okay,” I tell him the minute the door closes behind us. “Now, explain everything to me one more time.” Grey pulls me close and covers my lips with his. As the kiss turns steamy, I forget all about his big announcement and the hullabaloo with Bob. When we come up for air, I fan myself. “And no distracting me with your electrifying kisses.”
“I’m glad to hear you enjoy my kisses.” He leads me into the living room. “Since I plan to be the only man you ever kiss again.”
After I sit on the sofa, Grey kneels in front of me. “There were hundreds of romantic ways I could’ve done this, but I’m too impatient to take my time and plan something.” Oh my. My heart rate accelerates as he stares into my eyes. “I know this is fast, but I don’t care. I knew you were mine the first second I laid eyes on you.” I reach down and pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. As the little sting runs through me, I realize I’m wide awake. “I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I already talked to your dad, and he told me to either marry you or he’d make sure they never find my body. So, you have to marry me if you want to save my life.”
I’m not sure I like the idea of him feeling like he has to marry me. “Is that the only reason you want to marry me?” I have to know. “Because you’re scared of my dad?”
“No.” Grey shakes his head and pulls a huge freaking diamond ring from his pocket. “I need to marry you for me. I love you more than life itself, and my happiness depends on having you in my life. I have a perfect track record when it comes to mergers, and this is going to be the most important one ever.”
“Since you put it that way.” I throw my arms around his neck and shrug. “I guess I don’t have a choice since I want you to continue your perfect streak.” I take a deep breath and jump in with both feet. “Oh, and I love you with all my heart and soul.”
After opening our presents on Christmas morning, I dress Snoopy in one of his new sweaters and we head over to my parents’ house for Christmas dinner. Even though I’ve had a few days to get used to our engagement, I still expect to wake up and find it’s all been a dream.
This morning, Grey gave me the diamond pendant and earrings that match my new engagement ring. I felt bad about only getting him the Christmas sweater that matches Snoopy’s sweater and a new wallet, but my fiancé—that word still makes my heart jump in my chest—assured me I’m the best present he’s ever gotten. I then thanked him for his sweet words, which led to us getting down and dirty in front of the Christmas tree. Which led to us almost being late for dinner at my parents’ house.
“My little man is so adorable.” My mother opens the door and bends down to pick up Snoopy, who’s still pouting about having to wear his red and green plaid sweater. “I love the sweater,” she gushes and steps back for us to follow her into the house. “Grey, why don’t you go put all those presents under the tree in the living room? Then you and Snoopy can watch the game with Daniel while we finish up with dinner.”
“Sounds great, Susan.” Grey kisses my mother’s cheek before walking away.
“I’m pretty sure I hear Dad snoring in there,” I tell my mother as we head to the kitchen. “Not watching television.”
“Same thing.” My mother shrugs. “I don’t care what they do if it keeps the three boys out of our hair.”
After dinner, we open presents with my parents. “It’s so freaking adorable. I can’t believe you bought him a brass doggie bed,” I tell my mother as Snoopy sniffs his new bed.
“You’re just sorry you didn’t buy it first.” My mother isn’t wrong. I’ve been eyeing the adorable bed every time I go to the pet store.
Grey shocks my parents with a cruise to Alaska for their combined Christmas present. “Oh my goodness.” My mother jumps up and hugs my fiancé. “I’ve always wanted to visit Alaska, but this is too much.”