Page 86 of The Art of Deception
“So, will you do me the utmost honor of marrying me?”
My eyes well so much, I can’t control them as they burst into tears, excitement bubbling through me as I bounce on the spot. “Shit, I shouldn’t bounce, my bladder’s not what it used to be.”
He bursts out laughing as he continues holding the ring, then he slowly slides it onto my finger. “So, you’re my girl?” he asks.
I squeal a little. “I’m your girl.Yes!”
Levi cheers as the rest of the studio celebrates along with us. I lean down with my belly protruding, as I kiss my fiancé with my baby on the way, and my brother sitting next to us, happy as can be.
Life is great.
I didn’t think I’d ever say that when it came to Alexander Scott—the man who I assumed initiated the shutdown of Hope & Faith Ink.
I was wrong.
So wrong.
Alex Scott definitely mastered the art of deception, but if he didn’t pull it off the way he did, we wouldn’t have our amazing growing family, my beautiful tattoo studio that isallmine, and one hell of a wedding to plan.
We’ve come a long way, been through a lot, but I can honestly say that for us, this is only…
