Total pages in book: 145
Estimated words: 135792 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 679(@200wpm)___ 543(@250wpm)___ 453(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 135792 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 679(@200wpm)___ 543(@250wpm)___ 453(@300wpm)
“Will you… like… be mine forever?” he muttered. It was fortunate he didn’t suddenly develop a stutter.
Knox put his hands over his face, and to Liv’s utter dread, he started laughing.
Liv swallowed, not sure what to make of it. As his heart plummeted down the well of disappointment and despair, Knox reached to his back pocket. He didn’t say yes, but he was smiling, so there was that.
But just as Liv considered getting up and not making a fool of himself any longer, Knox produced a ring out of his pocket too.
“You always gotta be first, huh?” Knox asked and wiped a tear from his eye. “I guess racing’s in your blood.”
The sensation of falling was instantly over, and Liv grabbed Knox’s hand. “Yes, but also… what? Are you… asking me…” he waved his hand around as words failed him, creating a lump in his throat.
Knox laughed, going down to one knee to mirror Liv. “Yeah, River Polk. Will you do life with me?”
The ring in Knox’s fingers was simple and made of some dark metal, but Liv already knew he wouldn’t swap it for gold or diamonds. His smile was Joker-wide, but he hoped it wouldn’t creep Knox out too much. Because this was the best day of his life. Well, okay, maybe the second best after the day of Knox’s successful surgery.
“Been telling you that for years. It was always meant to be. You and me. Liv and Knox,” he whispered, intoxicated by happiness as the ring slipped onto his finger. He didn’t wait and put his own on Knox’s hand before diving in for a kiss.
Knox’s arms slid around his neck, and Liv splayed his palm over Knox’s chest, right over the heart. He liked to feel its strong beat and know all was good in the world.
“I love you, there’s no one else I’d rather be with,” Knox whispered into the kiss. It had been hours since they’d showered, but he still smelled so good. His new herbal shampoo, recommended by Ezra, reminded Liv of the fresh scent of rain, which they experienced way more often since moving to Pennsylvania. He’d gotten used to it, if not to the cold winters.
But even those were bearable when Liv had Knox to keep him warm in bed.
“You sure? Not even Cy?” Not even Amanda?” Liv teased, rubbing Knox’s back as he settled into this new reality where dreams came true.
Knox shook his head and slid his knee between Liv’s legs to tease him. “You’re so dumb. It’s been two years and you’re still going on about Cyborg? Didn’t I just say I’ll marry you?” As if to make that point clearer, Knox kissed his neck.
“You did. We need to pick a date, so you can become Kolin Miller,” Liv said with a grin.
Knox scowled. “Kolin? Seriously? You know I hate that name!”
His expression was like a match thrown into a haystack, and Liv chuckled, pulling him up. “Oh, come on, it’s unique.”
Knox shook his head. “I can’t believe the cops won’t let me change it. I bet they think it’s funny,” he grumbled, but focused on the ring on his finger. “What if they won’t let us marry?”
Once they were on their feet, Liv hugged Knox, holding onto his leather belt. “I’m not going to ask for permission. I’ll just take what’s mine.”
Knox’s eyes were on him in an instant, the familiar glint of desire warming up Liv’s insides. “Even if you have to marry a ‘Kolin’?” he teased, placing his hands on Liv’s hips.
“What’s in a name anyway?” Liv asked, stepping forward and walking Knox toward the truck. “Kolin. Knox. Kermit, it’s all the same to me as long as my husband’s wearing your face.” He rasped when they reached their destination and their hips collided, sparking fire that would soon spread over his entire body.
“Don’t forget the beer. I got your favorite,” Knox said.
But beer wasn’t on Liv’s mind right now. All he could think of was that he had a fiancé, and it turned him on more than he imagined it would.
“Oh, we’ll drink in rose-scented sheets later. But right now, I need to make sure this engagement’s valid,” he whispered, tasting Knox’s warm neck with his tongue. There was something about the way he melted at Liv’s touch that made each time they had sex special. Even the quickies. But this? This would be most special of all.
“What? You bought us new sheets?” Knox asked, but Liv wasn’t about to waste time on explaining himself. He pressed his mouth to Knox’s in a firm kiss, and then spun him around, so they both faced the side of the truck.
He loved the way Knox leaned back against him, accepting Liv as the one to call the shots. Knox had a dirty mouth, gladly initiated sex, and wasn’t shy about his lust for Liv, but he also had a gentle side that loved to be guided. That pliant behavior only made him sweeter in Liv’s eyes, and as all this sugar made him salivate, he knew he couldn’t wait to taste his treat.