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We walk for a minute or so before I’m placed on my feet, then Nikolai murmurs right by my ear, “Ready?”
“Yes,” I breathe, excitement rushing through my body.
He unfastens the necktie, and as it falls away from my eyes, my breath catches in my throat.
A little round table is standing in a small clearing. In the middle of the table is an arrangement of green leaves and candles captured in a glass dome so the breeze can’t blow out the flames.
There’s an arch over the table, fairy lights creating a halo, and up in the sky, the stars shine brightly.
“And you say you can’t do romantic,” I whisper as I walk closer.
Two plates are covered with lids, and as I lift one, there’s nothing short of a work of art waiting to be eaten. Two slices of salmon lie on a bed of greens, instantly making my mouth water.
Nikolai pulls my chair out, and once I’ve taken my seat, he moves around the table to sit down.
Pure happiness floods my heart as I whisper, “Thank you.”
Looking pleased, he murmurs, “You’re welcome,moya lyubov'.”
While we enjoy the skillfully prepared dinner, I admit, “I’m so glad you love me back. When I started flirting with you, I never imagined we’d end up like this.”
Nikolai chuckles, “Yeah, there were a couple of close calls where I almost strangled you.”
“Instead, you fucked me,” I purr. “And look at me now. I’m totally addicted to your cock.”
“I’m glad because it’s addicted to you too.”
The moment we swallow our last bites, Nikolai locks eyes with me, a serious expression on his face. “Just to be clear, you’re not going back to St. Monarch’s.”
I nod. “I’m so over that place.”
“You’ll spend your days painting,” he orders.
“You don’t have to tell me twice.”
“Always so fucking sassy,” he murmurs.
“Just for you.”
Nikolai stands up, and when I move to rise to my feet, he shakes his head. A second later, he goes down on one knee while taking my left hand in his.
Awwww….
“Abigail Sartori, you’re someone I never expected. I was really content with my life.”
Geez, what a way to start.
“You’re the one person I never knew I needed, and once I got you, I couldn’t fathom how I managed to survive a day without you.”
My heart.
“You barreled into my life with your flirtatious nature and sass, knocked me to my knees, and since then, I never wanted to get up. You’re the only woman I’ll kneel before.”
My chin trembles as my heart fills with unspeakable happiness.
“You’re the love of my life, my soulmate, and the queen of my heart.”
I suck in a trembling breath, furiously blinking to clear the tears from my eyes.
