“It wasn’t easy.”His hands slid down to my waist, massaging my hips.“But for you?Anything.”
His kiss turned my knees to Jell-o.
“You’re incredible, you know that?”Emmett said.“Seeing you in full boss mode like that?So fucking hot.”
“Yeah?You enjoyed the show?”
“Mhm.”His hands slid down to cup my ass, giving a firm squeeze that made me gasp.“Watching you take charge like that?Total turn on.I can’t wait to show you just how proud I am of you for closing that deal.”
A shiver ran through me.I started thinking of all the ways he so frequently and thoroughly wrecked my body.“Well then, what are we waiting for, Mr.Price?”I said, nipping at his lower lip before pulling back with a sly smile.
The dilated black of Emmett’s pupils nearly swallowed his bright blue irises.“Uh-uh, not yet.I’ve got plans for us.We need to celebrate.”
He pulled me close again, his lips brushing my ear.“Get your things, baby.I’ve got a surprise waiting for us.”
I reluctantly disentangled myself, pausing to smooth down my clothes and gather my wits.
As we headed out, he draped an arm around my shoulders.The casual yet open intimacy of the gesture wasn’t something I ever took for granted.
The drive passed in comfortable silence, our fingers lacing together over the console.Before long, we pulled up to a sleek high-rise in the city’s trendiest district.I arched an eyebrow at Emmett as he passed the keys to the valet.
“What’s all this?”
He gave me that infuriatingly smug look that meant he had something up his sleeve.“Just wait and see.”
We bypassed the lobby and headed straight for a private elevator bank.Emmett used a keycard to access one of the exclusive elevators, and before long, the doors slid open to a luxurious penthouse suite.
“Emmett,” I gasped, taking in the lavish surroundings.“Is this?—”
“Ours for the night?You bet your sweet ass it is.”His arms wrapped around my waist from behind and he nuzzled against my neck.“My girl deserves only the best after that stellar performance today.”
I melted against his chest with a contented sigh.“You’re incredible, you know that?”
“I try.Now, how about we start celebrating properly?”
He spun me to face him, his darkened eyes smoldering.I reached up to fist my hands in the soft fabric of his shirt, pulling him against me.
“You’re distracting me, Miss Winters.I have a purpose.”He gripped my wrists, forcing me to release his shirt before taking a few steps to grab two glasses of champagne from a nearby tray and handing one to me.
“Good things happen when we drink champagne, Cal.The first time, I kissed you.The second time, you got your dream job.And the third…”
Grabbing my hand, he pulled me into the master suite, which had an even more breathtaking view.But when I turned around, I saw something even more stunning.
Realization dawned.We weren’t here to celebrate Carter Cassidy at all.
There was Emmett Price—man of my dreams—down on a bended knee holding…a Funky Furby.
Laughter burst from me, and tears sprang to my eyes, because when I looked closer, the Furby was holding a ring in its mouth.
I looked into Emmett’s eyes, my heart overflowing with love for this incredible man.He was grinning, but he took a deep breath and sobered as he began to speak.
“Callie, from the moment I laid eyes on you six years ago, I knew you were special.When I walked away from you that day, it felt like I lost a little piece of myself.But it seems fate had plans for us.When our paths crossed again, it was like the universe was giving us a second chance.And I knew I couldn’t let you slip away this time.”
Emmett’s voice wavered slightly as he continued.“You’ve challenged me, inspired me, and loved me in ways I never thought possible.You’re not just my partner, Callie.You’re my best friend, my confidante, and my soulmate.”
A single tear escaped and trickled down his cheek.“I know we haven’t been together long, but I can’t imagine spending a single day without you by my side.Your dreams are my dreams.Your goals are my goals.I promise to never resent your ambitions or dull that fierce determination.You’re perfect—mind, body, and soul.And I want to spend the rest of my life showing you the love and support a true partner deserves, just as you’ve done for me.”
He took a shaky breath.“Callie Winters, will you make me the happiest man alive?Will you marry me?”
