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“They start out as these bright little dots mixed in with the fresh grass. And then they close up tight, protecting themselves until they’re ready to show their real beauty.” He bends down and plucks a dandelion from the ground and hands it to me.
“Then they open back up, and they’re these delicate white wisps that sway in the wind. They get a second chance to get it right. And you get your chance to make a wish when they do.”
Tingles race over my skin as his words settle in my soul.
“I forgot the way you used to blow on the white flowers when we were young.” He steps away and picks up a bouquet of wishies wrapped in a ribbon, handing them to me.
Then as if this isn’t already the most perfect moment in my life, he drops to one knee.
Oh my...
“Don’t you see, Wren? We’re like these flowers you love so much. We started out as kids, bright and shiny and not knowing any better. Then we decided we were better off fighting each other, and what we could have been shriveled up and closed. Until... Until we got our second chance. Our wish on the wind. My wish for you... For the rest of our lives.”
“Please...” I beg him through trembling lips. “Stand up, Sawyer.”
“Marry me, Wren.” He holds up a black velvet box in front of me. “I know you’re going to say it’s too fast. You’re probably going to tell me we need more time, but I don’t agree. I know what I want. I don’t have any doubts. You’re my wish, Red.”
He cracks the box open, and instead of a diamond ring, a small band of flowers rests on the velvet interior. “I love you, Wren.”
“Stand up, Sawyer Kingston,” I demand over my happy tears, and as soon as he’s on his feet, I throw myself into his arms.
I press my lips to his, and I kiss him. Every ounce of hesitation and fear I’ve been holding onto for weeks vanishes. My toes tingle, and my knees go weak as he wraps his arms around me. “Yes, I’ll marry you, Sawyer Kingston.”
“You had me worried there, Red. I thought for a second you were going to shoot me down.” His hands slide down to cup my ass, and his lips trail down my neck as we take a few steps toward the house.
“Wait... Kingston.” I stop him.
He sucks at my pulse point, then moves up to my bottom lip. “What, Red?”
I smile against his mouth. “How about you pick up that silk tie and we have a little fun?”
“Baby... does this mean we’re allowed to have sex again?”
I dig my fingers into his hair and relish his responding groan. “Sawyer Kingston, if you don’t fuck me now, I just might rescind my acceptance of your proposal.”
“That’s how we’re gonna play this, huh?” He bends down and snags the black silk, then loops it around my throat and tugs me to him. “I love the way you think.” His tongue slides against mine, and I moan into his mouth.
“And I love you. Now stop wasting time and make me come.”
We step into the house, frantic. Drowning in each other. Ripping off our shirts and clawing at each other’s skin. Hunger like I’ve never known sparks between us.
“Whoa... We sharing today, guys? Cause my only rule is no sword-crossing,” Jace calls out to us, and I scream.
Sawyer moves me behind him, and I manage to step on Zeus, who yelps and runs away.
So much for romance.
“Get out,” Sawyer yells at Jace while I find my balance, hiding behind his back.
“You can go to Sawyer’s place,” I add. “He won’t be needing it tonight.” Then I skim my lips over Sawyer’s ear. “You won’t be needing it anymore.”
“Go, jack-off.”
Jace looks around the room and starts laughing, but at least he’s smart enough to get the hell out of my house before Sawyer physically removes him. Once he’s gone, Sawyer locks the deadbolt and the chain.
“I think it’s time to kick the baby bird out of the nest,” I giggle. “And maybe you could move a few more of your things in, while we’re at it.”
“Are you asking me to move in with you? Because I asked you to marry me first.” He lowers to both knees and unbuttons my pants, then slowly inches them down my legs. “So when you tell this story, I don’t want you reversing that little tidbit, Red.”
