Page 114 of Biker Orc Baby Daddy
"Hey," Cecie says. "Your ring's already working."
I peer down at her hand. The mica catches the light.
"Told you. Sparkle and structure."
"You're so cheesy." She laughs, lightheartedly.
"You're marrying me anyway."
"I am." She squeezes my hand. "Lucky me."
We're halfway across the plaza when movement catches my eye.
A man with a camera. Professional rig. Standing near the fountain.
"Did Colum hire a photographer?" I ask.
"Probably. Why?"
The man lifts his camera. Snaps a shot.
Cecie waves. I do too, awkwardly. Orry's still asleep.
We're almost to the car when Colum jogs over. Phone in hand. Face lit with manic glee.
"What now?" Cecie asks.
"That photographer? Works for thePoplar Springs Gazette."
"Okay?"
"He just sent me a preview shot." Colum turns his phone.
It's us. Mid-kiss. Orry between us. Confetti from earlier still caught in Cecie's hair. The ring visible on her hand.
The caption reads:Local Business Owners Celebrate Engagement, Baby News.
"Oh no," Cecie says.
"Ohyes." Colum's grinning. "This is going in tomorrow's paper. Front page."
"Colum—"
"And I may have texted it to a few people."
"How many people?"
"Definefew."
Cecie groans. I should probably groan too. But I'm looking at the photo and all I see isfamily. Messy. Visible. Real.
"It's a good picture," I say.
"It'smortifying," Cecie says.
"It's both."
Colum pockets his phone. "You two do know this will go viral, right? Poplar Springs loves a good romance. Add a baby and a proposal? You're local celebrities."
