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She glared at me, forgetting all her nervousness, which had been my intention when I used the nickname. She still got irritated when I called her that, but lately, it seemed like it was all bluster. I suspected she was actually coming to like it.Especially since she and I were the only ones who knew what it meant.
“Come here, Scarlett,” I demanded, though I kept my voice gentle. I held out my hand after she immediately shuffled over and let me pull her onto my lap. “Why are you worried, baby? I know it wasn’t you.”
She sighed and wrapped her arms around me, burying her face in my chest. “This is going to take some getting used to.”
“I get that,” I replied with a nod. “It’s only been a week, baby. But I’ll tell you as many times as it takes for it to sink in. I love you. I trust you. You are everything to me.”
Her muscles unclenched and she melted into me, then she spotted the magazine in my hand again and huffed. “How the hell did they find out already?”
I lifted her face to mine with a finger under her chin, then I gave her my best Cheshire Cat grin. “It was my fault this time.”
Scarlett raised an eyebrow. “Your fault?”
I winked before admitting, “I called Farrah.” Farrah was the editor of the magazine that had run a story about us. I’d met her a couple of times and liked her, so when I broke the news, I gave her the exclusive.
“Pardon?” Scarlett looked flabbergasted—not that I blamed her.
“Baby, I don’t want to hide this, us. You aren’t a dirty little secret—although I suggest we tuck that away in the fantasy box for another day.” She giggled, and her cheeks bloomed with pink, making me grin. “I don’t care if this article brings every reporter to our door. I’m head over fucking heels in love with you, and since this is forever, I see no reason to keep it private.”
She stared at me with something akin to awe on her face, and I kissed her on the nose. “Don’t look at me like that, Scarlett. I’m bound to break any pedestal you put me on.”
Scarlett burst out laughing and touched her forehead to mine. “Don’t worry, babe. I’m well aware of your flaws. But that doesn’t mean I don’t see you as my hero. And this”—she gestured to the glossy pages that had a spread about our relationship—“was a sweet gesture. Thank you.” She brushed a tender kiss across my lips before laying her head on my chest once more.
“I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you, Scarlett,” I murmured into her hair.
I smiled when I heard a muffled laugh. “Just keep supplying me with orgasms, and it’s unlikely you’ll ever have to worry about that.”
Laughing, I scooped her into my arms as I shot up from my barstool. “Well then, I better start this day off right.”
Scarlett giggled all the way to the bedroom, but twenty minutes later, she was screaming my name as I made her come for the third time.
“Figured I’d put a couple in the bank,” I told her as I curled myself around her body, feeling happier and more content than I’d ever thought possible.
“You look unbelievable, baby,” I whispered as I came up behind Scarlett and put my hands on her hips. We were headed to the studio for the big New Year’s Eve bash.
She beamed at me in the mirror as she finished putting in an earring. Her dress was made of dark purple satin, and it hugged her every curve. The neckline dipped just low enough to show off some cleavage, and I knew I’d be drooling over her all damn night. It didn’t help that her hair hung in soft waves down her back because I kept picturing holding a fistful as I bent her over and shoved her skirt up so I could fuck her from behind.
“You’re looking pretty hot yourself.” She winked at me and my hands clenched. Her expression turned admonishing, and she flipped around to glare at me. “Don’t even think about it. I’m not going to this party looking freshly fucked.”
I laughed and forced myself to take a step back, then swept my gaze down and up her body once more. “Hmmm. Your outfit is missing something.”
Scarlett’s brow rose as she looked down at herself. “No. Well, I mean, I haven’t put my shoes on, but—”
“No,” I interrupted as I guided her around to face the mirror again, then reached into my pocket for the item I wanted her to wear. “You’re definitely missing something.”
She frowned at me and started to speak, then froze when I curled my arms around her and lifted her left hand to slide a ring onto the third finger.
“There,” I said smugly. “Now, you’re ready to go.”
Scarlett sucked in a breath and raised her hand in front of her face, staring at the three-carat diamond ring sparkling on her hand.
“Is this…? Are you…?”
I chuckled as I released her, then moved to stand in front of her. I dropped to one knee and stared up at the best thing that had ever happened to me. “Scarlett Cassidy, will you marry me?”
“Yes!” she screamed, and as soon as I stood up, she flung herself into my arms.
I brought my lips down on hers in a deep, soul binding kiss.
