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“When did you print these? Today?”
“Last week.” I point to the date on the bottom that autogenerates when we print paperwork off the intranet.
“Are you sure?”
Stepping between his parted legs, I perch on a strong thigh and drape my arms around his shoulders. Resting my forehead against his, I whisper as I look into his eyes, “Julian, I’ve never been more sure.”
Tightening his arms around my waist, he closes his eyes and releases a deep breath. “Thank you, baby. Thank you for taking a chance on me.”
Kissing him, I hiccup a laugh as tears well in my eyes. “Thankyou. For being patient, for loving me, for being mine.”
“I’ll always be yours. I love you. So damn much,” he tells me, and then captures my lips in the most devastating kiss full of devotion and promise.
“I love you,” I whisper in between kisses.
CHAPTER SIXTY
Julian
The day everythingwent down was a long one, at the end of a very long week. But it didn’t matter because I was riding a high so intense I could have run a fucking marathon.
When Leena got off work, we submitted our Relationship Declaration forms to Human Resources together. As soon as we walked out of the office, she went back to meet with her manager and, I called Connor so we could immediately tie up all loose ends.
The relief and satisfaction had me walking around like the cockiest son of a bitch for days. It also didn’t help that my girl had been smiling so contentedly and confidently.
We spent Thanksgiving with her family because she had to work the next day. It was a little sad to be so close to mine and not spend the day together. However, with the holiday season coming up, Leena and I plan to go down for a long weekend. I can’t wait to spend time with my family and experience my hometown with her. Finally introducing her to my brothers will be interesting.
Today, though, we are heading to Connor’s house for a Friendsgiving he’s been hosting since he came to Bayberry Park.
“Honestly, Mama, I expected you to be a total basket case of nerves about today.” Charlie sticks her head between the front seats to stare at my girl.
I turn to see Leena push a loose strand of hair framing her face behind her ear as she turns in her seat. “I don’t know, I just feel so at peace. Honestly, I can’t wait to show off that he’s my man.” She squeezes my hand resting on her thigh.
Flopping against the back seat, Charlie catches my eye in the rearview mirror with a reassuring smile. She knew I was a little worried Leena would be anxious about our first official appearance as a couple in front of our coworkers today.
After I put the car in park in the driveway, I say, “I’ll get your door.”
Rounding the vehicle, I open both passenger side doors. Taking the covered dish from Leena, I offer my other hand.
My eyes follow her shapely legs as she steps out of the car. Her tight skirt rides up her delectable thighs, offering me a delicious view of purple lace covering her pussy.
When both suede bootie-encased feet are on the ground, she peeks up at me through her thick lashes and seductively smiles as she shimmies the hem of her skirt into place.
“No being naughty. There will be children present.” She pats my chest as she moves to pass me, drawing her hand down my abdomen. Stopping, she looks up at me, “And I don’t mean Charlie.”
Unable to resist, I bend to kiss her lips, uncaring that when I pull away her lipstick will be smudged on my own.
“You are such a fucking tease, pretty girl.”
“I know . . .Doctor.”
The front door swings open just as we reach the stairs. Logan is slipping on his coat as he walks through, halting at the sight of the three of us. His eyes quickly move over Leena and me tolinger on Charlie. She is shaking her head at us as she waits for us to catch up.
When she turns toward the front door, Logan’s intense stare is replaced with a carefree smirk.
“If it isn’t the newly-outted couple,” he jests. “You’re all anyone can talk about. Lots of upset would-be suitors, Leena. It seems there would have been a long line if they thought they could change your ‘no mixing business with pleasure’ mindset.”
Gripping Leena’s hip, I pull her in tight to my side. “They never stood a chance,” I say, practically growling.
