by Amber Skyze
He laughed. “You really need to practice your patience.”
She covered his hand with hers. “Yes, and I’m sorry. I’m worried, and when I panic—well, you know.”
“That’s what I love about you.” His hand grazed her hair. “Then again, there isn’t anything I don’t love about you.”
She lowered her head, embarrassed. His compliments were charming, and she felt the same way about him.
“You know I’d do anything for you, right?”
She looked up and met his gaze. “Yes.”
When he removed his hands from her and reached to the table, she wondered if he was seriously going to ditch their conversation for food. He wouldn’t leave her in suspense much longer, would he?
He picked up the box and held it in his hands on his lap. He stared at the box, not speaking.
Is this a test?
She bit the inside of her cheek, trying not to demand he tell her what was going on. She was just about to blurt out when he let out a sigh.
Dear God, that’s not good.
“I’ve never been good with words, so forgive me if this comes out awkward.”
Now he was really scaring her. What the fuck?
“I wanted to find the perfect time to give you your fantasy, and tonight seemed like the right place and the right time.”
“It was. I’m glad I waited, though you scared the hell out of me, but that’s another story.”
“Yeah, I know and I’m sorry. It’s just for it to appear real, I had to. I hope you’ll find it in your heart to forgive me.”
“I already have.”
“Good. So anyway, back to what I was saying. I want to make you happy every minute, every hour of every day.”
“I know.”
“No, it’s more than that.”
He started to open the box, and she knew she would scream with frustration if he grew silent on her again. This pausing and making her wait was killing her.
“I—”
“What, William? Please, just say what’s on your mind.”
He stood up abruptly and walked to the other side of the room. The box dropped, and when she scooped it up, she noticed it was empty.
Strange.
He kept his back to her for a few moments and then came back. Instead of sitting next to her, he fell to one knee and pulled out a little blue velvet box.
“Patience Middleton, will you marry me?”
She gasped. This was not what she’d expected. She thought for sure it was bad news, but it wasn’t. This was exhilarating news. The most wonderful, joyful news.
“Yes!”
He opened the box, and she was stunned by the emerald-cut diamond that sat inside. One large diamond in the middle, two smaller ones on each side, and three smaller ones beside each of those.
“It’s exquisite.”
“Here, let me put it on you.”
She watched as he removed it from the box, and she held out a shaky hand. He managed to slide the ring onto her finger, in spite of her shivering hand.
She admired it and all of its sparkles.
“Wow, I didn’t think I could fall in love so fast or even consider marrying anyone, but you…you made me see how great love can be. I love you, William, and I’ll be thrilled to be your wife.”
She sealed it with a kiss.
Loose Id Titles by Amber Skyze
Adrift
Hit Me
Out to Protect
Tied Up in Tinsel
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Co-written with Katalina Leon
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Amber Skyze
Amber grew up reading sick and twisted murder mysteries. Romance was for little kids and their fairy tales. One day, after her grandmother died and she inherited a boat load of romances, Amber found a new genre to love. Then she discovered erotic romance and found her calling.
In the summer, when not creating sexy, seductive stories, Amber can be found at the ocean or floating around in her pool, with music blasting in the background. In the winter she enjoys sitting in her sunroom watching the snow fall, with the fireplace glowing. She also spends lots of time with her husband, children, and three dogs.