by Sam Crescent
Shadow held his hand out to shake, and Boss took it.
Leaving the leader of the Killer of Kings, he made his way inside, and saw Riley smiling and clapping her hands. She turned when she saw him, running up and throwing herself into his arms. He laughed as he twirled her in the air.
“I love it. This is so awesome. I can’t believe I don’t have to worry about anything. I can have the bakery that I’ve always wanted. Everything I’ve ever dreamed of.”
“You started this dream yourself, Riley. Don’t forget that. And it was your hard work that paved the way. We’re going to live this dream together, babe. Every single dream, we’re going to do it together.” He set her back on her feet. “I want you to marry me.”
“What?”
“You heard me. I want us to have a life together, to put a ring on your finger, and to spend the rest of my life loving you. We’ll be a real family. Hell, maybe we can be foster parents, great foster parents, and adopt kids of our own. I know how amazing you are, Riley, and I know how lucky I am that you picked me.”
“I haven’t agreed to marry you yet.”
He slammed his lips down on hers, feeling her melt against him. “You will.”
“Are you always so certain?” she asked.
Shadow ran his thumb across her lips, shaking his head. “I’ve only ever been certain of one thing. I can’t live without you, Riley. Not now, not ever. I want to give you the world, and to wake up with you every single day.”
Tears filled her eyes, and when they spilled down her cheeks, he wiped them away.
He cocked an eyebrow. “My declaration of forever was supposed to make you happy.”
“It does make me happy, Shadow. So happy.” She gripped his shirt, nodding her head. “Yes, I’ll marry you. Yes, we can have a family, and I’d love to wake up beside you for the rest of our lives.”
If they didn’t have an audience, he’d have made love to her there and then, as it was, he held Riley’s hand as she dealt with the guy who’d refurbish her new place.
He didn’t think for a second that he’d ever get a chance to find love, or to be happy. Riley was his life now, and the future they had together was one he looked forward to sharing with her.
For now and forever, he’d love her.
The End
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