Page 134 of Wilde Ride

“I want you in my bed every morning from this day forward.”

My fingertips moved softly across his back as I relaxed fully into the mattress. “I’d love that. You do know I came with a cat and a dog.”

He laughed. “I’m okay with that.”

“Daddy?”

Levi pulled out of me quickly, causing me to let out a little yelp.

“I’ll be right there, Rhett!”

He grabbed his sweats and slipped them on, almost falling in the process. Reaching for a shirt, he slipped it on and went to reach for the door. He turned and tossed me a wicked grin. All I could do was smile back as I sat up in bed. Levi’s gaze ran over my body, hungry even though we’d just made love.

“I’ll get breakfast going.”

When he slipped out the door, softly shutting it behind him, I let out a soft laugh. Could life get any better than this?

I quickly showered and got dressed in the change of clothes I’d brought in my overnight bag. I put some mascara on, piled my hair up onto my head, and pondered if I should even bother putting any more makeup on. I decided the mascara was enough and made my way to the kitchen.

When I walked in, I came to an abrupt halt.

My eyes scanned the kitchen…and the numerous bouquets of red roses that covered nearly every single surface.

Rhett stood on top of the island, holding one single white rose, as Levi stood behind him.

“What’s all this?” I asked as I approached the island. “When did you do this?”

“I got up earlier and snuck down while you were sleeping,” Levi replied.

Rhett handed me the flower. “I love you, Em.”

My vision instantly blurred with tears as I took the rose. “Oh, Rhett, I love you too!”

He knelt and reached to hug me. Wrapping him in my arms, I started to cry.

I picked him up off the island and held him in my arms. “You have no idea how much I love you, little man.”

He drew back and looked at me. “To the moon and back?”

“And more!”

Rhett smiled and hugged me again, tighter this time. My heart melted, and I was overcome with so much love for him. I’d never in a thousand years thought I could love like this. It was the most amazing feeling I’d ever experienced.

When I set him down on a barstool, I shifted my gaze to Levi—and drew in a sharp breath.

He was kneeling on one knee, holding an open jewelry box.

My hands slowly came up to my mouth while I stared at the most beautiful ring I’d ever laid eyes on. When I looked at Levi, I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.

“Emeline, these last months with you have been some of the most amazing moments of my life. I never in a million years dreamed I’d find someone who makes my heart feel whole the way it does with you. Our future is in your eyes. I’m the luckiest man in the world that I get to be yours every single day. This love we share is something you find once in a lifetime.”

I felt tears roll down my cheeks and quickly wiped them away.

“Em, your heart is my whole universe. I want to be your last kiss for the rest of our lives. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?”

Dropping to my knees, I cupped his face in my hands and kissed him. Drawing back, a half-laugh, half-sob escaped. “Yes! Yes, I’ll marry you!”

Rhett ran over and joined in on the hugging.