He handed me a nearly identical box to the one I'd given him on his birthday. Excitedly, I untied the ribbon and lifted the lid. My gasp rang out around us. Inside, on pink tissue paper, was the same key I'd given him, and the same key he wore around his neck every day.
"Six months ago you gave me the key to your heart, so this is me giving you the key to my future. I’ve made no secret that you’re mine, and being mine means forever. One day, maybe tomorrow, maybe next month, maybe in six months, I am going to get down on one knee and ask you to be my wife, but this tells you that you’ve already unlocked our future."
"Yes," I whispered. "The answer is already yes. It'll always be yes."
His lips crashed into mine, and in the same spot that he'd kissed me the first time, I knew I'd found forever with him. I had a lifetime of moments to share with him, and I got them because he fought for me, and never gave up. Nothing felt as beautiful as finding someone who was the calm to your chaos. Ben was my calm, and I was his chaos.
He accepted all that I was.
He wanted all that I am.
Next Stop in Monroe….
My Only Reason
the epic story of Austin Hart and Marnie Lavender.
Acknowledgments
This book took a lot out of me and I couldn’t have done it without an amazing group of people in my corner and cheering me on!
Sara Eirew Photography - As soon as I saw this cover photo, I knew it was Ben and Sasha and the love and comments I’ve received from it confirms it. Thank you for taking the perfect shot that represents this story.
Robin from Wicked By Design - Your patience, eye for design, and ability to crawl into my head and know exactly what I want astounds me! Thank you for creating a cover that so many love.
Jennifer / Ellie McLove (Love N Books)- Your never-ending support in making me a stronger writer is forever appreciated. Thank you for the late nights, the early mornings, the crazy emails, and the constant support you offered as I wrote this book. I couldn’t do it with you! Editing Queens!
Jen, Jennifer and Kell - Thank you for answering all of my crazy questions and re-readings scenes a billion times and for making Ben and Sasha shine! I could not have got this book to where it is today without you.
Kellie Donaldson - Simply put, I could not do this without you. Thank you for being my sounding board, my Gif friend, my constant cheerleader, and most of all my friend. I will be forever grateful to Tate and Savannah for bringing you into my world. I love you.
The Rachel Brookes’ Bombshells - I am so thankful for each and everyone of you! Thank you for being the most awesome and supportive group of ladies and men in book world. Your excitement, support, and dedication blows me away daily, and I couldn’t imagine life without you! Keep being awesome!
My readers - Words cannot express how blessed I feel to have you following me on my author journey, and choosing to read my books. I must say a MASSIVE thank you for your patience with All That I Am. I know I made you wait, but I hope you feel it was worth it. Without you, I would not be living my dreams, so I am and will forever be grateful to you.
Bloggers - Your passion, drive and love for book world inspires me. Thank you for all you do for me, and every author out there. Without you we do not have careers. My gratitude to you is beyond measure.
Kylie, Jo and Give Me Books - what a rollercoaster! Thank you for your patience, encouragement and support. We got there in the end! Ready for the next one?
To my family, thank you for constantly supporting and encouraging my dreams. You inspire me every day. I love you.
About the Author
Rachel Brookes is from the east coast of Australia and writes angst ridden love stories with a pinch of craziness, a dash of drama, a cup of romance, and a bucketload of sexiness. An avid reader, Rachel can often be found with her kindle in her hand, and getting lost in a happily ever after. She has an unhealthy obsession with The Walking Dead, and social media, and loves hearing from readers at [email protected]
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Also by Rachel Brookes
The Breathe Series
Just Breathe
Breathless
Breathe Again
The Crawford Brothers
Be My December
Be My Temptation
Men of Monroe
All That I Am
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