by C. S. Gunn
I run my fingers through his hair. “We love you too…daddy.”
“Say it again.”
“Daddy.”
“I love the sound of that.” I do too, I know he’ll be the best father. There’s no one else I’d rather do this with, our lives are just beginning, and I’m excited to see what the future holds. I have the man that I’m madly in love with, and a baby on the way, what more can I possibly ask for?
Epilogue
Stone
Operation ‘Get Perry Fired’ went perfectly, in fact, him and Kelsey were both fired. Aly was promoted, and now runs the firm. At the moment, Aspen is still doing the books for the bar, but she’s thinking about going back to her old job now that her best friend is the boss. If she decides to go back, I’ll miss the hell out of her, and work won’t be nearly as fun. All I want is for her to be happy, so I’ll support her in whatever she wants to do. Today, I’m putting another plan in motion, and I have no idea how it’s going to go, it’s freaking me the fuck out. I get everything in the saddlebag of my bike and text Aspen. She’s just upstairs, but I want this to go a certain way, and texting her is the first step.
Me: You up sweet girl?
Aspen: Yeah, just got out of the shower. Fuck, I wish I was up there, the image of her wet and naked almost makes me forget what I have planned for the day. Focus Stone.
Me: Good, be ready in 30 minutes.
Aspen: Where are we going?
Me: Just be ready angel.
Aspen: Okay, I’ll be down soon.
I make sure I have everything I need, check my pocket and make sure the most important part is in there and secure. This shit will be a disaster without it. I want this to be perfect. Right on time, Aspen comes walking down the stairs, she takes my breath away every time I see her…I don’t think that will ever change. I hand her a helmet as she reaches the last step. “So, where are we off to?”
“You’ll have to wait and see.” I give her a quick kiss and help her on the bike before getting on. “Hold on.” She wraps her arms around me as I take off.
As we get closer to our spot at the lake, I know she knows where we’re going, I haven’t brought her here since our first time together, but I thought this would be the perfect place, it has to be. This is the place that I fell in love with her, I didn’t know it then, but I know it now. I pull over and help her off the bike. “You planned another picnic?”
“Yeah, it’s been a while, and I wanted to spend some time with you. No distractions, no interruptions.” I grab the blanket and the bag and take her hand before walking down the trail that leads to the lake.
I lay the blanket down and help her sit before handing her a sandwich and a bottle of water. “I love this lake, it’s our special place.” She says as she takes a bite.
“There no one else I would have shared this with.”
“I’m glad you did, this has been the best few months of my life Stone. You’ve made me so happy.”
“I hope I’m about to make you happier.” I pull the ring box out of my pocket and open it. The ring I picked out is simple, just a round solitary diamond, half carat, but I thought it fit her. She stunningly beautiful, but not flashy, and she’s not into gawdy jewelry. “Aspen, you’ve made my life worth living, you’ve shown me what it is to love someone and be loved. You’re the best part of my life, you and the baby. I want to take care of the two of you for the rest of my life. I want to be the reason for your smiles, for your laughter, and for your happiness. If you’ll have me, I want to be your husband.” I take the ring out and slip it on her finger.
Tears fall down her face as she smiles. “I would love nothing more than to be your wife. I love you, so much.”
I lean over and cup her cheeks with both hands, bringing my lips to hers. “I’m so in love with you.” I whisper. She’s made me the happiest man alive. She’s given me everything I could have asked for. love, happiness, and a beautiful baby that will be coming soon and making our little family whole. She’s my heart, my reason for living. She owns me, body and soul. Without her, I’m nothing, without her, I’d still be lost.
The End
Stay tuned for book 2 in the Savage Hearts series, Ashe’s story!