Help Wanted
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“What? What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. At least I hope not.” He bit his bottom lip and tilted his head as if listening for Hunter’s return. “I was planning to do this later. Maybe when we were alone and somewhere more romantic than my brother’s kitchen, but I can’t wait.”
He pulled a small box from his pocket. The velvet cube was dwarfed by his large hand, but she knew exactly what kind of box it was.
A ring box.
He snapped it open to reveal a diamond.
“Will you marry me, Mick?”
“I thought you weren’t the marrying kind.”
“It turns out I am the marrying kind, as long as I’m with someone who is my kind.”
“And I’m your kind?”
“You are better than my kind, but I’m hoping you’ll say yes anyway.”
“Yes.”
“Really?” He didn’t even attempt to hide his surprise, which made her laugh.
“Are you going to try to talk me out of it?”
“No ma’am. I’m going to get this ring on your finger before you change your mind.” He pulled the ring from the satin and slid it in place before he kissed her, complete with his usual moan of happiness.
“Eww. Stop kissing on my side. You guys said you wouldn’t kiss over here anymore,” Hunter complained, making them both laugh.
“Fine. I’ll kiss her later on our side. We have to get going.”
“We only have twenty-one minutes left.”
“Good thing it only takes nine minutes to get there.”
They got to the marina in plenty of time. Hunter was excited about all the decorations and getting to ride on the boat. Brady winked at her as he rested his arm around Hunter’s neck.
“How would you like to be in a wedding?”
“In Kenley and Zane’s wedding? I don’t know what to do. I didn’t get to practice.” Michaela patted his arm to calm him.
“Not this wedding. Brady was talking about our wedding.”
“I’m going to marry you?” Hunter’s eyes went huge and he stepped away from her. Brady just laughed at the miscommunication.
“No. I’m marrying Brady. Which means I will be your sister. Do you want to be my brother?”
“I’m already Brady’s brother.” He twisted his lips to the side.
“I’m willing to share you with Mick, if that’s okay with you.”
Hunter nodded. “That’s okay with me. Can I go look over the edge?”
“Yes. Keep both feet on this side of the ropes.”
She wrapped her arm around Brady’s waist as they kept an eye on Hunter.
“Are you sure you want to sign up for this? I mean he’s my brother and I’m committed to taking care of him for the rest of our lives. But if it’s too much for you, I would understand. That ring wasn’t meant to be a trap.”
“It doesn’t feel like a trap. I knew when I said yes I was making a commitment to both of you. I understand the two of you are a package deal.” She didn’t want him worrying about this. “I have enough room in my heart for both of you.”
He relaxed in her arms and rested his forehead against hers.
“You’re an amazing person.” He pulled back and looked down at her, his lips pulling up on one side. “I get more room in your heart than Hunter, though, right?”
“I don’t know. You only said I was pretty.”
They laughed and kissed until the music started for the service.
“It’s beginning,” Hunter said as he sat next to her. She looked up into Brady’s eyes and smiled.
“Yes. It’s beginning.”
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About the Author
Allison B. Hanson lives near Hershey, Pennsylvania. Her novels include women’s fiction, paranormal, sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery suspense. She enjoys candy immensely, as well as long motorcycle rides and reading. Visit her at allisonbhanson.com.