I nod before I push up on my toes and kiss him. The kiss turns hot and heavy instantly.
He breaks our contact. “Wait,” he pants. “We should go inside.”
I laugh. “Don’t want to give the neighbors a show?”
“More like Stormy. Remember, he has security cameras.”
I blink. “I forgot.”
Cody opens the door. “Yeah, I have that effect.”
He walks in, and I smack his ass.
“Oh, I didn’t realize you were into that.” He spins around and smacks my ass in return.
I run to the kitchen, giggling. Then I stop in my tracks. Lining the counters and lighting a path along the floor are dozens of small flameless candles. I follow the path to his bedroom. There are candles everywhere, and flowers. So many roses in vases throughout the room.
“Cody?” My hand goes to my heart. This is the most romantic thing I’ve ever seen.
He wraps his arms around my waist from behind. “I was really hoping you’d come home with me.”
I’m smiling hard. “This is beautiful.” It really is.
My eyes catch on something on the bed. I walk over and see a Manila folder.
“What’s this?” I ask.
“Open it.”
I do and pull out a real estate listing for a house in Fallwell Cove.
“A house?” Is this what I think it is? My stomach flutters with hope.
“I told you I’m here to stay. I was going to buy a house, but since you’ll be living there with me, I thought you should have a say in it.”
I glance back at the listing. “But, Cody, this is a very nice property. I can’t afford anything like this.”
He takes the folder from my hands and tosses it down. “Let me do this for us.”
I snake my arms up around his neck and can’t stop my smile. “You can afford that? It’s on the water. In Fallwell Cove.”
He leans down and kisses my neck. “My work pays well, and I’ve been saving.” He meets my gaze. “I want to have this with you. I want to have it all with you.”
I bite my lower lip while I think it through. I want it all with Cody too, but him buying the house himself is too much.
“I want to contribute. This can’t be all you.”
“No problem.”
I jump up, wrapping my legs around his waist and placing my hands behind his neck. “Yes. Let’s do it. I can’t wait to move in with you, Cody.”
CHAPTER37
Cody
I can’t believeshe said yes. I was prepared to romance her and convince her for as long as it took.
“If I’d known you’d be this easy, I’d have suggested a smaller house.” I grin so she knows I’m kidding.
