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“No. Patience, remember?”
“Not my strong suit, remember?”
He went back to the car and returned with a second box. Then he closed and locked the front door.
“I’m so confused.”
He placed the box down before he backed her against the counter. With purposeful intent, he captured her mouth in a long, searing kiss.
She melted into him, needing exactly this…him.
His hard cock pressed into the softness of her belly, and she couldn’t imagine anything being more perfect.
“Merry Christmas, Maddie.”
“I’m still confused.”
“Open that box first.”
She wriggled from his grasp.
“Here.” He pulled out a pocketknife and flipped open the blade before handing her the hilt.
Eagerly she slit the tape.
She parted the flaps to reveal a small but gorgeous potted Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and lights. And of course, there was a grinch-like character on top. “Zander! This is perfect.”
“It’s a live tree. I know how you like taking care of things, so I figured a fake one would never do.”
Had a man ever known her this well?
“Now the next one.”
She shook her head. “This is more than sufficient. You didn’t need to do anything.”
“I believe I gave you a command.”
The authority in his tone shot a thrill through her.
“You just pull the top off this one.”
She removed it, and the scent of warm turkey and mashed potatoes wafted into the air.
Zander relaxed his hips against the stove. “You’re taking care of others. I wanted to do this for you.”
The box was filled with all her favorites, including banana cream pie. “This is wonderful, but I don’t understand.” Or rather, was afraid to believe.
“This morning, I wondered how I’d gotten so lucky. I experienced great love once, and now I’ve met a woman with the biggest heart I’ve ever known. Big enough, even, to remind me I had one.”
A lump formed in her throat.
“After you left, the house was empty. Echoing with loneliness. And I realized I no longer wanted to face a lifetime of Christmases alone.”
Tears spilled from her eyes. “Zander…”
“That connection you spoke of? I want it, every bit as much as you do. I love you, Maddie. I want us to create a future together.”
“I love you, Zander.” She launched herself into his arms, and he was there for her, kissing her, supporting her, protecting her. “Will the food keep warm, Sir?”
