"I love the sound of that."Here there weren't any customers or pressures.It was just us and the most magical night of my life.
We kissed, slowly removing each other's clothes until we were naked under a blanket.He slid inside me, but it felt different than any other time.
He was my fiancé.The man I was going to marry.This moment felt like the solidifying of our relationship, a promise that we'd be together forever.That we'd work on any issues that came up and treasure each other in the process.
When we crested together, I cried out his name.He held me tight, our breaths ragged.
He rolled us so that we were facing each other."I can't believe so much has changed in such a short time."
"I was worried that the fire would change everything, and I was right.But I didn't anticipate that our relationship would have the biggest transformation."
He smiled softly."The fire brought us together."
I huffed out a breath."And that stupid vow to my brother."
He tapped my nose."I thought we weren't talking about that anymore?"
"Your only vow is to me now."
He smiled softly."I vow to be by your side for the rest of our lives, loving and supporting you.Not because I have to, but because I want to."
"I love you."Then we kissed again.
Eventually, Morgan said, "We should get ready to leave.Our driver will be back soon."
"Back to reality."I wasn't ready to leave this place.
"I don't think our lives could ever be anything other than magical.We spend most of our time in a town that pretends it's Christmas year-round."
"But we have to keep bringing the magic."
"More carriage rides through the woods and twinkling lights?"
"Yes, please.More of this."So much had changed in a short amount of time.My bakery was new, and I was in love with Morgan.
"No more single Sterling brothers," Morgan said as if he'd just realized this for himself.
I tucked my hands under my cheek."Will Aspen be next?"
He chuckled."She resists anything that could make her seem mainstream, which means no full-time jobs or even the hint of a career.Even if she finds someone she likes, I bet she fights him every step of the way."
"That would be fun to watch."
He sobered."But right now, I'm only interested in our future.The one we create together."
"I couldn't have said it better myself."
Then he kissed me, pulling me close.We had a few more minutes to drift in this dream before we had to head back to town.And I couldn't wait to celebrate with my friends.
