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“That’s beautiful,” I said, startling both Daisy and the nurse. It had been a while since anyone had spoken, and I guessed I was just standing there with a strange look on my face. “We’ve probably been looking for each other for all these years.”

Daisy blinked at me. “That’s romantic.”

I thought about how something clicked deep inside me the first time I’d looked into her deep green eyes. “No. It’s not just romantic. It’s our reality.” I bent down and kissed her lightly, well aware the nurse was watching us.

“I’ll be back soon, baby. You just get some rest. We have all the time in the world to be together.”

And, I thought, we did. I’d move heaven and Earth to have a life with Daisy. But it seemed I didn’t have to. She was right here with me, and she wasn’t going anywhere. She accepted me for who I was, quirks and all.

And there was no one I’d rather be with than her.

Maybe that’s what a soul mate was.

CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

Four Months Later

Daisy

“Ladies and gentlemen,” Jack began, standing on the stage in Salazar Nights, microphone in hand, and looking fucking gorgeous in his tuxedo, “Thank you for coming out to supportCaveSphere. Without you, whether you’re here as an investor in Lancaster Games or a superfan forCaveSphere, none of this would be happening. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these games what they are today.” He paused for applause and cheers, and I marveled at how much more relaxed and at home he seemed onstage. He’d come a long way. His sister and I had been working with him on how to speak to the public, and it was paying off. These ‘hype’ parties were getting easier and easier for him.

“Tonight, I have three announcements,” he continued. “First, after the presentation of Flora, the newest character in theCaveSphereuniverse, preorders forCaveSphere 4went through the roof. It’s now in the top ten grossing video games of all timebefore it even hits the shelves!”

The crowd went wild. Well, the superfans known as the Sphericals did. The investors clapped loudly, but that was as ‘wild’ as they really got.

“Second, I have an official release date forCaveSphere 4.” He gestured to some workers in the upper levels of the club who released banners at the same time announcing the date the game would be available. I watched in awe as several of theinvited media personalities took pictures and did live video shots for social media and the local news.

When the crowd had died down, I looked back to Jack. I didn’t know what the last announcement was. We hadn’t practiced this. I shot a look at his sister and his grandma, but they both shrugged.

“The third thing I have to announce is personal. Daisy, would you come up here for a minute?” He looked out at me, beautiful hazel eyes full of love, and held out his hand. I hurried over and took it so he could help me up the stairs in my ballgown. “I want to let all of you know that Daisy Tiller is not only the newest member of our marketing team at Lancaster Games. She’s also agreed to become my wife.”

With that, he set the mic on a stand, swooped me up in his arms, and carried me down to the dance floor. We danced to “Gold” by Myles Smith while everyone clapped and swayed to the music. He twirled and spun me until I was giddy and dizzy, and ended the song with a not so gentle or sweet kiss.

I pulled back, holding his face in my hands. “What are you doing? We’re not alone,” I whispered, giggling.

“I don’t fucking care, baby.”

“I care a little,” I said looking around at everyone staring at us.

He stood up straight lifting me flush against him, my hands on his chest. “We’ll go soon, okay? I see a few people I need to speak with.” He rolled his eyes but maintained his grin. He was less grumpy with people these days, and I liked to think it was because he and I were so happy.

He walked off just as Nia attacked me and pulled me over to a table with her, Jelly, and Carmen. I had asked Carmen if Jelly could attend the party as a guest instead of work it as a waitress. She’d agreed, saying that she’d use it as a chance to show Jelly off since she would be going into the auction soon.

Whatever her reasons, I was glad she’d said yes.

I sat down gladly. The stilettos I was wearing to pull this dress off were killing me. Carmen raised herhand and asked for several bottles of champagne.

“Let me see it,” she said gesturing for my hand.

I held my hand out, making sure the massive chandeliers above us sparkled off the surface of my diamond engagement ring.

“My God. That’s gorgeous,” she gushed, surprising me. Carmen wasn’t much of a gusher. “And huge!” Her dark eyes were wide as she looked up at me. “Damn, girl. What have you done to that man?”

I laughed.

“Seriously, though,” she griped. “First Reynolds and Nadine, now you and Jack. People are going to think I’m running a marriage auction instead of a sex auction.” She pointed at Jelly. “You better not start getting any ideas.”

Jelly snorted, and the sound seemed strange coming from her beautiful face. “I’m not planning on ever getting married. Tied down to one man for the rest of my life? No thanks.”