Page 62 of The Marine Next Door

"Or you could sell that house and we could shop for one we both love, closer to Ethan's school, maybe…" I would live in a cardboard box with her and she knows it.

"I like the sound of that… And a spring wedding."

"Yes," I whisper as I lean in and kiss her.

More than anything, I want to make her the happiest woman alive. And I will live every day for the rest of my life trying to make that happen. "Just promise me you'll let me take your name." She snickers. "I hate the last name Bennett."

"I can’t say I blame you."

One more kiss and we've sealed our future. I'm going to marry this woman. And that makes my whole life feel like it has a point now. "I love you, Olivia."

"I love you too, Mr. Morgan…" She hums. "Olivia Morgan. I could get used to that."