"The first time I saw you, I knew I would stop at nothing to have you, and now that I have you, I will stop at nothing to keep you.I withdraw your option to leave because I know I will do my damnedest to give you all the happiness life has to offer, and you have the right to be happy every day.You are so special!"
CHAPTERTHIRTY-ONE
I stare up into the face of the man I want to spend the rest of my life with.My eyes tear with the depth of that knowledge, and he smiles so sincerely at me.Then the twinkle appears, and he grins when he sees it."So let me get this straight.I'm either with you willingly, or you'll make me your sex slave.Is that right?"
He smirks at me."That's not exactly what I meant, but I can work with that."
"You sure know how to sweet-talk a girl."I tease him."But that's just mean.Now I don't know which one to choose.Willing or unwilling.Both sound pretty fucking intriguing!"
He kisses my eyes."Close your eyes.It's time for your surprise."
My eyes close.
"Stay."
"I'm not a dog, Aurei."
"Stay right there then."I hear him laughing as he walks towards the desk.
"What are you doing?"
"Keep your eyes closed."
"They are, but what are you doing?"
"I'm getting your surprise."
"Oh, goody!"I hear him chuckle."Hurry!I want to peek so bad!"
"Don't look.You'll spoil it."
"Argh!Hurry!"I put my hands over my face to make sure I don't look."It's hard!"
I feel him standing in front of me.The heat from his body touches my skin.Hmm.The first time when he stood this close to me, I thought he had invaded my space.Now this space belongs to him."Open your eyes, Wild Thang."
I slide my hands down on my face and peer over the tips of my fingers at him.What I see takes my breath away, then I smile because I haven't owned my breath in days and honestly hope I never do again, but Aurei's look would take it if he didn't already have it.His eyes hold it, and his smile reflects it, soft and beautiful peacefulness.Contentment.I would be lost without you.
The unspoken words dance between us."I've changed my mind, Aurei."
"You can't.It's too late."
"I don't want a surprise."
"It's too late."He smirks.
"I don't want you to shower me with gifts."
He grins."I'm telling you.It's too late."
"I'm just happy to be yours.That's enough for me.You are all I want and all I need."
He laughs and says, "That's really sweet of you, Siri, but you are gonna change your mind."Then he drops to his knee, and my tummy flips, diving off a skyscraper.Holy fuck!
One hand reaches for mine, and the other reaches in his pocket.
"Oh my!"I lose my heart and my composure."Oh, fuck me!"
He grins, in spite of trying to be serious."Shush!I need to say this, and I fully intend to fuck you later, but now I need you to hush and listen."
