Page 134 of Color His World
We glided past the star of my book and out to the wide open basin of Providence Lake. She was full of mysteries, but she was undeniably beautiful in the summer. Over the last few months we’d found a cove where we liked to float and talk. The waters were more shallow and on a calm day like today, the water was crystal clear showing off all the rocks and shells.
Phoebe trailed her fingers into the water as I took over rowing. She’d locked her oars and I did the same, letting us drift on the barely there current.
She eased back and rested between my legs. “I’m so glad you showed me this side of you. I love when we do this.”
I skimmed a thumb over her soft shoulder and up her neck. “My favorite mornings.”
She sighed.
“I have a little news.”
“Oh, yeah?” she asked in that place between wakefulness and a light doze.
“I finished the book.”
She sat up and the boat rocked. “You did? Oh my gosh, that’s such great news!”
I reached forward and slid my feet forward so I could get closer to her. “And we got a court date for my suit against Christopher and Lana. He’s about to learn just how much shit he’s in.”
Her laugh was throaty and held a hint of the devil. “What a perfect day.”
“Maybe a little more perfect?” I pulled out the box in my pocket.
She twisted to look at me. “How could it get—” Her deep green eyes went wide as she covered her mouth.
The ring was white gold with a radiant cut yellow diamond that reminded me of her.
“Part of me wanted to wait until everything was done with Chris, but I don’t want to wait any longer to start our forever together. You’re it for me. For always. Will you marry me, Phoebe?”
“Yes.” She backed into me and the boat rocked, but I held it straight. Held her tight. And when she held out her hand, I slid it over her finger. “God, it’s so beautiful.” She twisted herself enough to give me an awkward kiss in the sunshine, on the lake that started it all for us.
The lake full of secrets and still so much beauty.
Where she told me she’d be mine forever.
