Page 17 of The Light Within


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I laugh. “Yeah, he texted me about it. I called him because I knew he was pissed.” Shaking my head, I raise my brows as I watch Savannah stomp to the passenger side of Everleigh’s car, her blonde ponytail swinging behind her. “Looks like she’s pissed again.”

Everleigh glances over her shoulder, muttering, “For fuck’s sake. I’ll put her in a headlock if she has an attitude the whole way to get mani-pedis.”

My finger goes beneath her chin. “Kick her ass if she gives you shit, goddess.” I grin. Tilting her face up to mine, I press my lips against hers, happiness lighting me up the second she melts against me, all the tension draining from her body.

When she pulls back, her eyes are hooded with desire. “When we get home, let’s lock the two of them in Bryan’s basement. Then we can have our own fun while they fuck it out. Or kill one another.” Giving me a grin, she lifts one shoulder. “I don’t care which. The most important thing is having uninterrupted time with you.”

“I can arrange that.” Wiggling my eyebrows, she laughs.

She sighs, glancing over at Savannah before turning to me. “Well, we better get going. I don’t want to make you late.” Reluctance clings to her as she tightens her fingers around mine.

I understand exactly how she’s feeling. Ever since we reunited, I hate being apart. If I had my way, I’d take her everywhere with me.

“Make sure you stop at the Maple Valley Bakery on your way. I’m ordering coffee and chocolate croissants for the two of you.”

She squeezes my arm. “You are the best fiancé ever.” Rubbing her hand over her stomach, she winks. “The girls are thrilled to hear that news.”

“Glad to see you agree with me.” Putting my hand over hers, I squeeze lightly. “That’s my sole purpose in life—to make you and our girls happy.”

“I have no doubt in your abilities, Mr. Anderson.” Her smile is flirtatious, causing my heart to thump harder in my chest.

“Anything for you, soon-to-be Mrs. Anderson.” Lifting her hand to my lips, I rain kisses over her hand, watching her face soften.

“Only seven weeks and three days away. Not that I’m counting or anything.” She unlocks the car doors, sensing Savannah’s patience to get away from Bryan. “Irelynn wants to meet with me tomorrow. She’s stressing about wedding planning.” Shaking her head, she sighs. “I keep trying to reassure her it will be fine, but she said she felt rushed planning a wedding in five months, so how in the hell are we going to get everything accomplished since ours is next month?” A wry grin is on Everleigh’s face as she shrugs. “I don’t care if I marry you wearing a burlap sack beside the fireplace. I only care that I’m marrying you.”

Grabbing her, I spin her away from the car, listening to her surprised squeal as I dip her slightly. “I don’t care if you marry me dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. Hell, we could do it right here and now. I just want you to be my wife.”

She’s slightly breathless as grins up at me, but then her brows furrow. “I really want to wear a wedding dress, though.”

Pulling her upright, I wink at her. “Whatever you want, goddess. You know that.”

Her bright smile infiltrates me with warmth, feeling like my own personal ball of sunshine.

Glancing over my shoulder, she lowers her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “Speaking of wedding attire, I found a dress I really like in a bridal shop about two hours from here. Even though I don’t believe in silly traditions, Irelynn does. She will have a fit if she knows I’m asking you this.” Her brown eyes glint with mischief, and I know what she’s going to ask before she says it. “Can you come with me to see it?” She bites her lip anxiously. “We can sneak away and—”

“I’d be delighted to, goddess. How about tomorrow? That way, if you love it, we’ll have them put a hold on it. Look around and pick out a few dresses to try on when your bridal party goes dress shopping with you. That way, Irelynn won’t suspect a thing.” I wink at her, taking in her glowing face, eyes dancing with excitement.

Happiness explodes inside my chest from her radiant expression. I’ll do anything to see her exuberant on a daily basis.

“I love that idea.” She shifts her weight from heel to heel, trying not to bounce too much and have Savannah wonder why she’s so excited.

“Text me the bridal shop information while you are getting your pedicure. I’ll call them and have them get it ready for you to try on tomorrow.”

Hugging me tightly, she leans on her tiptoes, whispering in my ear, “You are the absolute best. Thank you, Will.”

“You’re welcome. Anything for you, goddess.” My fingers tangle in her luscious chestnut locks, breathing in the floral scent of her shampoo. She tilts her head back slightly, brown eyes staring up at me, drowning me in her love. I bite my lip, then release it, my voice going husky and deep as I ask, “Have I told you today that I can’t wait to marry you?”

Her arms wrap around my neck as she presses herself closer to me. “Only about ten times. But you can keep saying it until we say our vows.”

Chuckling, I kiss her soft lips while sliding one hand from her hair, down her back to her ass. As I squeeze, she laughs against my lips, which turns into a needy gasp when I press my hard cock against her center.

Pulling back, I give her a devilish grin. “Save that thought for later. I really need to get to this meeting.”

Her eyes widen. “Shit. Savannah and I need to go.” She hugs me before stepping back.

Grabbing her door handle, I open the driver’s side door, watching her as she slides behind the wheel. “Don’t forget to stop at the bakery.”

Savannah leans across the center console. “You bought us coffees and pastries, didn’t you?” The sour look on her face is gone, replaced by excitement.

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