Page 15 of Grumpy Baker

My heart feels like it’s trying to jump out of my chest.

"Mackenna Monroe, I don't know when I fell in love with you. What I do know is that I can't remember a day when I didn't. It might have been when you pushed me off the swings at the park when we were kids. Or it could have been you stepping up to help me when I needed you most. We've always been there for one another, and I don't want to go another day without you being my wife."

I can hear my breath in my ears. Anxiety, love, affection—all of my emotions are roaring to life until they silence themselves long enough to hear Dean ask me that magical question.

"Will you make me the happiest man in the world and be my wife? Marry me, Mackenna. I love you so damn much."

It's only for a moment that I can't find my voice, and I choke out a sobbed reply. "Of course, Dean. I love you, and I will marry you."

He slides the ring on my finger before rising to his feet, embracing me with a dozen kisses to seal our future together.

The End