Total pages in book: 90
Estimated words: 85274 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 426(@200wpm)___ 341(@250wpm)___ 284(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 85274 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 426(@200wpm)___ 341(@250wpm)___ 284(@300wpm)
“Not happening. But how about we put it to a test?” He nibbles my flesh, and I moan in agreement.
“Okay, sure.” I tilt my head to give him better access. “But how do you suppose we test this theory?”
“By you marrying me,” he says, shocking me still. “And spending the rest of our lives together.” Because we’re in the dark, I can’t see him, but I can feel when he takes my left hand in his and slides something onto my third finger.
“Lincoln,” I breathe, my heart pounding against my ribcage.
“I love you, Ellie,” he says, his lips pressing against mine. I close my eyes, and when I open them, the light is on, and Lincoln’s looking down on me, his eyes filled with warmth. “Until you, I could never imagine settling down. I was content with keeping shit light and casual. But now, I can’t imagine going back to being that man. I love our lazy mornings and late nights. Watching you do yoga and dance. You’re an amazing mom to our son, and you’re my best friend. I crave you and want you and desire you, and I know I’ll never stop.”
He lifts my hand, and I spot the shiny diamond that’s now resting on my finger. It’s simple yet elegant, and I love it.
“Marry me, Kitten, and I promise to spend our lives proving to you that the risk you took on me was totally worth the reward.”
I throw my head back with a laugh, remembering when I told him that. “I don’t need you to prove anything to me, Lincoln. You already do...Every single day...Through your actions, with your love. Yes, I’ll marry you, but I was wrong...You were never a risk...Because you’ve always been my safe place.”