Page 86 of Sun Up To Sun Down
“What was that?”His hands slide to my waist, pulling me closer.
I lift my face to his, my voice stronger now.“Yes.I’ll marry you.”
The smile that breaks across his face makes my heart race.He lifts me off my feet, spinning me around in the kitchen as a laugh escapes me.When he sets me down, his lips find mine in a sweet kiss, one that’s full of promise.
“I don’t have a ring yet,” he murmurs against my mouth.“I didn’t exactly plan this.”
“I don’t need a ring.”I slide my hands up to his shoulders.“I just need you.”
He kisses me again, deeper this time, and I melt against him.When we finally break apart, both breathless, I realize I haven’t thought about one very important detail.
“What about Dylan?”I ask.
Maddox’s expression softens.“I think he’ll approve, and I’ll finally get to call that boy my son.”
Fresh tears slide down my cheeks.I’ve always known Maddox to be an honorable man, but it takes a special kind of man to willingly be a father to a child he didn’t make.
“Hey, no more crying,” Maddox says, brushing his thumb across my cheek.“Unless they’re happy tears.”
“They are,” I assure him.“I’m just not used to getting what I want.”
He pulls me against his chest.“Get used to it, baby.I plan on giving you everything you want for the rest of our lives.”
A throat clears from the doorway, and we both turn to see Judy standing there, a knowing smile on her face.
“I couldn’t help but overhear,” she says, wiping her eyes “And I think this calls for a celebration breakfast.Sit, I’ll fix you both a plate.”
“Thanks, Judy,” Maddox says as he winds his arm around my waist.“But I have a hankering for something else.”His lips find my ear.“Go put my hat on, darlin.Your future husband wants you to ride him.”
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