Page 61 of Fatal Connection
Can’t take it back, now.Not that he ever would.
With a shake of his head, Alex laughed silently at himself. “I had full intentions of planning a big, romantic proposal. I was going to wait a couple more weeks until things calmed down, but…”
He got down on one knee. Eden’s feminine gasp was echoed by Mia’s and Kat’s, plus a ‘holy shit’ from one of the guys, but Alex ignored the others and focused on the only thing that really mattered in his life.
*****
Oh. My. God.
Eden couldn’t breathe, let alone speak.
“I don’t have a ring yet, but I’ll get one,” Alex told her quickly.
Unshed tears welled in her eyes, but she ignored them. Staring down at his blurred image, she shook her head and said, “I don’t care.” And she really didn’t.
Alex took her hand in his. “I think I’ve loved you from the moment I first saw you. Almost losing you made me realize my life is nothing without you in it.”
“Alex.”
“I’m serious, Eden. Chicago or Maryland, the only life I want is the one with you in it. So, what do you say? Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?”
Tears streamed down her face, but Eden finally managed to choke out a whispered, “Yes! God, yes!”
Pure happiness filled Alex’s face as he shot to his feet. Without warning, he hauled her into his arms and slammed his lips against hers.
Eden wrapped her arms around his neck, squealing when they began to spin. By the time he sat her back onto her feet, they were both breathless.
Applause and cheers of joy erupted from the patio table as Mia, Kat, Dan, and Mike all rushed to congratulate them. After the handshakes and hugs, Mia looked at Eden expectantly.
“Does this mean you’ve decided to come on board with us?”
Chagrinned, Eden glanced up at Alex. “I didn’t have a chance to tell you yet, but Mia offered me a job working for Phoenix Psi.”
“Which also happens to be in Maryland,” Dan smirked.
“Really?” Alex looked at the others. They were all smiles, even the two men. “Sweetheart, that’s great.”
“Right?” Excitement lit up her entire face. “I’ll be able to do the same sort of thing I did consulting with your unit in Chicago but with Phoenix’s resources.”
“Plus, she’ll have all of us,” Mia added. She looked at Eden then to him. “Surrounding yourself with people who not only support your unique ability but encourage it’s use is a priceless gift. Trust me, I know this from personal experience.”
“So, do I.” Kat put an arm around Mike. “Not to mention we’ve already spoken with Faith’s aunt Vivi about setting up a time to meet with some of the women of The Lotus Circle.”
“That’s a whole other experience, all its own,” Mia chuckled.
Eden couldn’t believe what had just transpired. Over the last few minutes, her entire world had been turned upside down…and all for the better.
“So, we’re really doing this?” Alex pulled her in close. “We’re getting married and moving to Maryland to work for The Phoenix Agency?”
Eden rose to her tiptoes and brushed her lips against his. “We’re really doing this.”
Forgetting all about their audience, Alex kissed her again. This time, he took it a little farther. Deeper.
The sweet, sensual contact filled her with more love than she could have ever imagined, and Eden reveled in the knowledge that this man was truly hers…forever and always.
