Page 157 of Wicked Dares
“I do, Butterfly.”
The room falls silent.
Levi pushes back his chair and stands, then reaches into his pocket, and my heart nearly explodes when he pulls out a small black box.
Gasps ripple around the table as he drops down onto one knee beside me and opens the box, revealing the most beautiful engagement ring I’ve ever seen in my life.
Everything inside me stops.
His gaze locks onto mine completely.
“Piper Andrews,” he says softly, “I dare you to be mine forever.”
Tears instantly blur my vision.
“I dare you to let me love you forever.” His voice roughens slightly. “Be my butterfly.” A small smile touches his mouth. “Be my wife.”
Aunt Bess makes the loudest emotional sound I’ve ever heard.
But I ignore it. All I can see is Levi.
The man who protected me.
Loved me.
Fought for me.
The man who somehow walked into my broken life and made me believe in happiness again.
Tears of joy roll down my cheeks. “Yes,” I whisper, “I accept. Of course, I’ll marry you.”
The room erupts around us.
But Levi only looks at me, the smile on his face radiant.
“Thank you, Butterfly.”
“No, Mr. Wicked. Thank you.”
He slides the ring onto my finger, then rises and pulls me into his arms.
He kisses me while everybody cheers around us.
I realize at that moment, this is what forever feels like.
Love.
Epilogue- Piper
7 months later
Today is my wedding day.
I’m moments away from marrying my white knight.
The doors to the grand hall open, and I see Levi standing at the top of the aisle waiting for me.
He looks breathtaking in a black tuxedo, his dark hair perfectly styled, his gaze completely locked onto me.
