Page 86 of Deadly Conflicts

“That makes two of us,” Jake whispered. “I love you, Ally.”

“I love you.”

The couple resumed kissing, busy hands roaming as they clung to each other.

And in the bushes, James worked overtime to drag his crying wife away from the scene before things got more … horizontal.

“Come on, baby. This is their private time. I allowed you to stay for the proposal even though I didn’t think it was a good idea.”

Mandy momentarily fought his efforts, her eyes glazed from the hundreds of candles and wonderful moment. “Happily ever after.”

“For all of us,” James said, pulling her to him. “Now come on. I’ve got a proposal for you when we get home.”

“Does it involve nudity?”

“Maybe.”

“Can we have ice cream, too?”

“Absolutely.”

Mandy smiled. “Then this is the best happily ever after known to man.”

“It always will be, baby. I promise you that.”