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“I’ll have you,” I say eagerly. “Will I be here for the long haul? I know your friend said I’d be fine, but I don’t always feel great. Maybe you can check on my heart.”
“We have.” He kisses my lips softly. “You’ll need more tests, but we suspect you may have something called CPVT.”
“It’s treatable, though?”
He trails a finger over my collarbone. “If you do have it, you’ll need to get a device implanted that will regulate your heartbeat.”
“A device?” I stare at his lips before my gaze moves to his eyes. “Like Dax has?”
He nods. “Your father has it, too. He was diagnosed with CPVT before you were born. He told me that today.”
“I had no idea.”
“He’ll explain it to you,” he assures me. “Once you’re stronger.”
“When can I go home?”
“Never.”
My eyes widen. “What?”
“I want you to move in with me,” he tells me. “The extra bedroom can be your studio. Or if you like, I’ll move in with you, but…”
“No,” I interrupt him. “I want to move in to your apartment. You have that claw foot tub, and that big bed.”
“We’ll handle all of that before you’re discharged.”
I tap my hand on the bed. “Hold my hand, Gaines.”
He does as asked, scooping mine into his. He leans down to press his lips to my wrist.
“I love you too,” I whisper. “I fell in love with you when you told me your name was Garin.”
“You’ll marry me one day.” He smiles softly. “It doesn’t have to be soon, but one day, lamb. One day.”
“One day soon.” I bite my bottom lip. “I’ll marry you.”
“Will it be my turn to talk to her soon?”
I sob when I hear the voice calling out from the doorway. “Is that Lynton?”
“He’s here.” Gaines stands straighter. “He’s a great guy.”
“He’s my best friend.” I smile. “Don’t tell Pen that.”
“It’s our secret, my sweet Eloise.” He kisses me softly on the mouth. “There is a long line of people waiting to see you. I’ll give them each a couple of minutes and then I’ll be back to move you up to CCU.”
“Okay,” I agree with a slight nod of my chin. “I feel like a storybook character. I woke up from my dream to find the love of my life waiting for me.”
“You’re the love of my life, too.” He smiles gently. “This life and every life beyond.”
“You’re quoting Garin again.”
“No,” he corrects me. “That one is all me, my love.”
EPILOGUE
Eloise
