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“Sleep on the couch,” Michael mumbled as he drifted.
She glanced at Rick and lay on the couch. He stretched out next to her. Mickey smiled and closed his eyes.
Although he didn’t touch her, Madison could hardly breathe with Rick’s hard body so close to hers.
A moment later, he pulled her against him and whispered in her ear, “You heard the boys. They love you so much.”
“I love them, too.” She glanced at the bunk beds. The boys slept like angels.
“And I love you, Madison.” He turned her to face him. “I stayed away from commitment because I thought the boys would never forgive me for replacing their mother. They just gave me their blessing.”
Afraid of misunderstanding him, she peered at his eyes.
He brushed his lips over her cheek. “Will you marry me, babe?”
“Marry? Now?” she mumbled. Hadn’t they decided to enjoy their romance one day at a time and get to know each other better?
“Madison, for the last week, I’ve been trying to decide on a romantic place to propose, the patio at sunset, my boat on the ocean, your balcony, whatever ... My children’s bedroom never came to mind. But Mickey’s prayer prompted me not to wait and waste time. What do you say?” He cupped her cheeks and repeated, “Will you marry me? Please say yes.”
“Yes, Rick. I will marry you. I love you, and I adore your children.”
He covered her lips with a tender kiss. “You’ll decide when and how. Now, that they are deeply asleep, come with me. It’s too early for us to sleep.”
“No, they’ll be upset if they don’t find me on their couch in the morning.”
“We’ll be back on their couch long before they wake.” He scrambled up and held out a hand to her.
She put her hand in his and stood, both watching the children for a moment and smiling.
“Rick?”
“Huh?”
“I’d love to become their mother.”
He squeezed her hand and tugged her out of the room. “Now, I’d like you to show me you’d be happy to be my wife.”
At his bedroom door, she paused, surprised. “You’re not using the master bedroom.”
“My mother uses it.” He shrugged. “This one is as big and has a nice view. Make yourself at home. I’ll get us some drinks.”
She toured his bedroom, grimaced at the old-fashion furniture and paused by the modern bathroom. The many mirrors reflected her image in the prim pink pjs, decent nightwear with the children. A strange modesty invaded her. She couldn’t make love in this pjs and go back to the children’s room. Shrugging, she removed all her clothes and slipped on the comfy white bathrobe hanging on a hook.
“Madison, where are you?”
Kicking off her flats, she padded toward him barefoot.
“I’m ready.” She came to him and opened her arms. “Ready to show you I’d love to be your wife. Love me, Rick.”
“I do,” he groaned. “I will.” He set the bottle and glasses on his dresser and carried her to his bed.
His gaze fixed on hers, he untied the robe and lavished her with kisses and caresses. Reveling in his attention, she returned his kisses, her hand stroking his hard muscles. They were made for each other. Moaning in his arms, she welcomed his passion and squeezed him against her, as she shuddered with pleasure.
***
Holding her in his arms, Rick covered her face with kisses. “Madison, would you mind if we tell the children tomorrow?”
“Of course, we’ll tell them at breakfast.”
