“No way you’re getting married before me, bro,” Kade chimed in, standing next to Dad.
At Kade’s side, Lacey slapped him on the arm. “Seriously? If Kelton is about to tell everyone he’s getting married, you should be recording this.”
Kade raised an eyebrow. Bee squealed. She was always bubbly and excited at any surprises.
“Kel?” Lizzie said. Her voice was shaky.
“Everyone take a breath,” I said as my heart dropped. Lizzie probably did think I was proposing.
Zach was laughing. Kody and Kross wore nonplussed expressions. The rest of our extended family waited anxiously.
“I got my acceptance letter into Harvard Law.” I focused on my dad.
He immediately started to push through the crowd toward me.
“Oh my God!” Lizzie cheered. She tried to jump into my arms, but Mom came up to us.
“I’m so proud of you,” Mom said.
A hand landed on my back, then my dad pulled me away. Tears clouded his eyes. “Congratulations, son.” He hugged me tighter than he ever had. “You did it. Talk about proud.” He choked on his last word. “A lawyer.”
Kody and Kross ponied up, hugging and punching me.
Then it was Kade’s turn. “So damn proud. You’re on your way to living your dream.” He glanced at Lizzie before embracing me. “And you’ve even given love a chance,” he whispered in my ear. “Love you, bro.”
My heart burst with so much love. I was grateful for everything in my life, but nothing more than showing my dad and Kade that I was the man they’d both raised.
After several handshakes and kisses from everyone, I homed in on Lizzie. She had a huge smile on her face. I stalked up to her and buried my hands in her hair. “I’m sorry I might’ve given you the wrong impression. I didn’t tell you about the acceptance letter because I remember you weren’t all that good at keeping secrets. But when I do propose, you will be the first to know, and it will only be you and me.”
She blushed two shades of red. “I did get a tad nervous until I thought back to our conversation earlier about building a foundation. We’re not ready for marriage.”
“But we are ready for feathers, flowers, and foreplay. How about tonight?”
“Let’s make a new memory,” she said as she tugged on my belt. “Let’s celebrate by sleeping in a tent down by the lake. No roomies. Just you and me under the stars.”
“Anywhere as long as you’re under me.” I kissed her forehead.
So many things had gone right since Lizzie had showed up in Boston. My mom was in a better place thanks to Lizzie. My dad had shed years of grief after his talk with Lizzie. If it weren’t for her, I would still be walking around with the guilt that had haunted me for seven years. Even Lizzie had grown, letting go of the anger she’d harbored for my dad for so long. Best of all, I had my best friend back. She was my girl with the bright gold speck in her left eye—the only girl who would hold the other half of my heart for a lifetime. She was my Lizard, and I was the luckiest fucking dude alive.
Dare to Love
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Music tells a story, defines a mood, makes you laugh, cry, dance, scream at the top of your lungs and most of all it grabs your soul. When I write, music does all that to me. It helps to define my characters and their moods.
“Jealous” by Labrinth
“Always Be You” by Matthew Mayfield
“Love is Hell” by Theory Of A Deadman
“When You’re Young” by 3 Doors Down
“Sexy and I know It” by I’m Sexy and I know It
“Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
“Easy to Love You” by Theory of A Deadman
“Better Or Worse” by Theory of A Deadman
“Girl Crush” by Little Big Town
“Yours” by Ella Henderson
“Better Than Me” by Hinder
“Waking Up The Dead” by Hinder
“One Last Breath” by Creed
“Love and Memories” by O.A.R
“I Miss You” by blink-182
“One Grain Of Sand” by Ron Pope
“What’s My Age Again?” by blink-182
“Want U Back” by Boyce Avenue
“Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne
“Your Body is a Wonderland” by John Mayer
“Good Man” by Devour the Day
“Picture” by Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow
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Other books by S.B. Alexander
The Vampire SEAL Series:
On the Edge of Humanity – Book 1
On the Edge of Eternity – Book 2
On the Edge of Destiny – Book 3
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