by Holly Rayner
When Zoey could move again, she turned round and received a second shock. Stelios was down on one knee in the grass, holding an open jewel box, which contained a glittering ring. It was gold, with a tiny emerald set on each side of the massive diamond in the center.
“I lied,” Stelios admitted. “This is my little secret.”
Zoey couldn’t speak. She could barely believe what seemed to be happening.
“Meeting you, Zoey, has been without doubt the most fulfilling experience of my life. More than anyone, you’ve been my strength through every dark hour. You’ve helped me to achieve things that I thought were impossible. The way I feel when we’re together is indescribable, and I want you by my side for all of eternity. I will never meet a woman who is wiser, funnier, or more beautiful than you are, Zoey. You’ve done so much for me already, but I have one more favor to ask you. Zoey Amelia Forde, will you marry me?”
For a moment, there was silence. The birds ceased their chirping, and not one sound could be heard from the plane and its crew.
The air crackled with tension as Zoey struggled to master her voice and tears cascaded down her cheeks. Then she bent down to the grass and embraced her lover, hugging and kissing him with all the joy in her heart.
“Yes,” she breathed at last. “Yes, Stelios. I’ll marry you!”
The billionaire whooped for joy, and lifted her into the air, holding her close as if his life depended on it.
Suddenly, there came a smattering of applause, and the couple turned to see Fulton and the crew of the Skylander shouting out their congratulations
Slowly, the billionaire took the ring out of its jewel box. He held Zoey’s right hand aloft and slipped the ring onto her finger.
The crowd erupted in cheers as the two of them kissed with the kind of eagerness usually reserved for moments without six spectators watching and cheering one’s every move.
Zoey beamed as they stood arm in arm, surrounded by nature, sure in the knowledge that whatever lay ahead, they were ready to face it, and were bound to triumph—because there was nothing that they couldn’t do together.
Holly Rayner
Other books by Holly Rayner
Holly Rayner’s Sheikhs Series:
Sold To The Sheikh
The Sheikh’s First Christmas
Bought By The Sheikh
Stealing From The Sheikh
The Sheikh’s Captive Woman
Marrying The Sheikh
The Sheikh’s Make-Believe Fiancée
The Sheikh’s Accidental Bride
The Sheikh’s Irresistible Proposal
The Sheikh’s Secret Princess
The Sheikh’s Illicit Affair
Holly Rayner’s Greek Billionaire Series:
An Heir For Alexandros
A Baby For Kristos
The Greek Billionaire’s Marriage Matchmaker
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