Total pages in book: 86
Estimated words: 82112 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 411(@200wpm)___ 328(@250wpm)___ 274(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 82112 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 411(@200wpm)___ 328(@250wpm)___ 274(@300wpm)
Saxon set the frame down and shook his head. “I feel sorry for that guy in the picture. He had no idea about the smokin’ hot girl in the stands who had a crush on him.”
I picked up another box and handed it to him.
He opened it and started grinning. The deluxe edition of The Godfather I’d found in the local bookstore. “I’ve actually never read it. I’m looking forward to it.”
I shrugged. “It’s a pretty edition, and, well, when I saw it, I couldn’t walk away from it. I’ve read it, by the way, and it’s great.”
He placed it by his picture, then picked up the next gift. I bit my lip, wanting to laugh before he opened it. He pulled out the bag of specialty coffee beans and the grinder first, and then he took out the travel coffee tumbler. Turning it around, he read the word DILF on it and started chuckling.
“You needed something better to keep your coffee warm when you go out to the stables in the morning.”
His crooked grin as he nodded was definitely DILF-worthy. “The guys are gonna love this.”
When he reached for the last box, I felt nervous. I tried not to fidget and held my breath as he opened it up. Taking out the leather bracelet, he turned it over and read the words on the copper plate. I didn’t say anything this time. I wasn’t sure if this was a good idea or a bad one.
“I am?” he asked, looking up at me.
I nodded.
We sat there, staring at each other silently. Finally, he slipped it on and touched the engraved words.
“I’m trying to decide what you’re saying with this. If this is true, then that would mean …” He stopped.
It was then I saw the uncertainty and hope in his gaze. He was afraid to say it. He needed me to say it. I understood that now. It was why he hadn’t corrected his mother or brought it up to me later.
“It says My Fairy Tale because that’s what you are. I imagined falling in love, but my imagination didn’t compare to this. Falling in love with you has been the most beautiful, terrifying, exciting thing that I’ve ever experienced.”
Saxon was up out of his seat and pulling me into his arms the moment the words were out of my mouth. His lips touched mine with a fierce possessiveness as his hands fisted in the shirt I was wearing. He kissed me like he was afraid I was about to vanish. I held on to him just as tightly, wanting to assure him I wasn’t going anywhere.
When he broke the kiss, I was breathless. He rested his forehead on mine, keeping me against him.
“I love you so fucking much, Haisley,” he said in a husky whisper. “When I’m with you, I’m whole. I don’t want to think of life without you. I can’t.”
I kissed him then replied, “I’m not going anywhere.”
He let go of the shirt and began unbuttoning it before tugging it over my head. “I need inside you—now,” he growled.
I began taking off my panties as he tore his shirt off and shoved his sweats down.
Grabbing my waist, he backed me up until I was against the wall. He picked me up. “Wrap your legs around me,” he ordered.
When I did, he sank into me with a hard, deep thrust.
“I love you,” he groaned.
I wrapped my arms around his neck. “I love you,” I gasped.
Twenty-Seven
Saxon
I stood, watching Haisley dancing with Gypsi and Shiloh. She was teaching them some dance moves to “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae).” When she threw her head back and laughed, I got fucking flutters in my chest.
Other than the call she’d had with her mother, who had been a bitch, today had been perfect.
My mom was great. Starting with the stockings she’d brought over early. She had always filled me a stocking, but this year, she added one for Haisley and the baby. Watching Haisley go through the baby’s stocking had made me choke up some.
Breakfast at my parents’ was smooth. Mom had just as many gifts for Haisley under the tree as she did for me. Mom had even helped her cover the bite mark I’d left last night at the curve of her neck with some makeup so it didn’t show today.
The wedding had been over the top, and she’d loved every moment of it. I wasn’t sure how long we had to stay at the reception, but from the looks of it, Haisley wasn’t ready to go. I wanted her to have friends. I could wait a little longer before I got her out of that green dress.
“You look like you’re in love,” Gage said, leaning against the pillar beside me.
“I am,” I replied, glancing at him.
His eyes were on Shiloh with that obsessed gleam. “She love you?”