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For every objection, he had an answer.
“You’re a Titan.” Last night after he and Trenton left, she’d been restless, and she had googled the organization.
“And a lot of the information you probably found is conjecture and hyperbole.”
Even if a tenth of it was true, he belonged to one of the most powerful organizations on the planet.
Still the ring in the box winked at her. And she was reminded that there was more than just her and Hayes to consider here. “We can’t forget about Trenton.”
“I never would. And neither would you. For crying out loud, you brought him a present, which is a hell of a lot more than his bio mom did for him.”
Abigail shook her head. “This isn’t about her. I’m concerned about him and how he will react to having someone else in your life.”
“This morning, he asked about you. I was honest and told him that I care about you and would like to keep seeing you.”
As she waited for him to go on, she pressed her lips together.
“He said okay and went to watch cartoons.”
Through the emotion washing over her, she laughed. “You’re not making that up?”
“My son’s well-being is the top of my list.”
Of course it was, and she respected that. “We all need time. Especially Trenton.”
“Is this a yes?”
“It’s…” Was it?
“I’ll wait as long as it takes. Prove myself to you. Show you I’m worthy of your love and commitment. Earn your trust, enough so that you’ll consider having children with me.”
She was grateful he hadn’t touched her. If he had, resistance would have melted, and she needed her wits about her.
“You talked to me about Scrooge. Then I had dreams, nightmares. The thing that terrified me the most was the idea of a future without you in it.”
Had anyone ever affected her like he did?
“It made me realize I love you, Abigail.”
“You…?”Love me?
Hayes lowered himself to one knee, took her hand, and then eased the ring from the velvet pillow where it was nestled. He held her gaze, and when he spoke, his voice was calm and rich with confidence. “Abigail, will you have me? Will you marry me?”
Shaking, crying, trembling, she accepted. “I love you, Hayes. Yes. A hundred thousand yesses.”
He slid the ring onto her finger, and the fit was perfect, as if it were meant to be, as if it had always been there.
After he stood, he drew her into his arms and kissed her deeply and possessively. “Wife. Submissive.”
“Yes, Sir.”
He was still holding her when Trenton came down the stairs. “I’m hungry.”
She took a step back from Hayes and smiled.Family.Complete with interruptions. This was exactly what she wanted.
Hayes cleared his throat and straightened his cuffs. “Dinner’s about ready.”
Instead of eating in the formal dining room, they opted to eat in the living room in front of the TV. All three of them sat on the couch, Hayes in the middle.
