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Rising, I found the silky, silver robe that he’d bought me, and tied the belt around my waist.
It had been four days since we’d taken Viv down. I was still on leave, but Agent Keegan had kept me updated. The task force had arrested some Accosta cartel members and were busy dismantling the money laundering ring.
I was still sad and disappointed about what Viv had done, but I wasn’t letting it hurt me anymore. Like my mom had always said, I was letting the storm blow through.
Kavner had taken the last few days off—mostly. Austin came daily with any urgent items. The rest of the time, Kav and I watched movies, cooked, and made love.
I was head over heels for the man. I pressed a hand to my stomach. I was falling deeper and deeper in love every day.
Lexxie had flown back to Arizona. She’d been determined to finish her job. My sister was tougher than I’d given her credit for.
She’d be back soon.
And I needed to decide what to do about my career. The task force would be wrapping up soon, which meant I’d be expected to head back to Virginia.
I wandered the penthouse looking for Kav.
There was nothing for me in Virginia now. Home was New Orleans. It was where the people I loved were. I’d thought over Keegan’s offer to join the FBI, but I wasn’t sure. It didn’t feel right.
The kitchen was empty.
I turned in a circle and that’s when I spotted Kav on the balcony. Mmm. He was shirtless, only wearing those loose, black pajama pants that rode low on his lean hips. He was leaning on the railing with a coffee mug in hand.
I stepped out onto the balcony, and pressed a kiss to the center of his back.
“Good morning.” He looked sideways at me. “I didn’t want to wake you.” He set the mug down on the side table and cupped my face. “I didn’t let you get much sleep last night.”
I smiled. “No complaints from me.” I leaned up and kissed him.
As our tongues tangled, he sat down on one of the outdoor chairs, and pulled me onto his lap. I snuggled into his chest.
He slid a hand through the opening of my rope, thumbing my nipple. “Are you naked under this?”
“Maybe.”
“God, you’re beautiful.”
I flushed.
“I have something for you,” he said.
I wiggled my butt on the growing cock I felt beneath me. “I can tell.”
“Not that. Although, you can have that later.” He reached down and then pulled out a puzzle box.
“Oh.” It was small, but exquisite. I snatched it and ran my fingers over the beautiful inlay on the top. Then I checked it over, and found the first movement.
I worked through the steps, twisting and sliding.
A moment later, the end of the box slid open.
As I looked into it, my smile froze. “Kavner.”
His face looked serious. “It’s for you.”
I reached in and pulled out the stunning emerald ring. It was a teardrop shape that matched my necklace, and surrounded by diamonds, set on a platinum band.
“I know it’s too soon,” he said. “I know we haven’t known each other long, but you’re mine, London Coleman. Mine to love and protect. Mind to hold and fuck. Mine to spoil and care for. I want you to wear my ring, and one day soon, when we’re both ready, I’ll ask you to marry me.”
