Total pages in book: 24
Estimated words: 22480 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 112(@200wpm)___ 90(@250wpm)___ 75(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 22480 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 112(@200wpm)___ 90(@250wpm)___ 75(@300wpm)
“He’ll resign effective immediately tomorrow morning. But in the meantime, I need someone in charge I can trust. Someone who’ll set the ship to rights.”
Wynter beams at his words. There’s so much pride on her face that it makes me feel like the world’s strongest man. But that doesn’t change the facts. “Afraid I just turned in my resignation this morning. I’m no longer employed by Courage as of two weeks from today.”
My woman jabs me in the ribs and scowls.
“Now, don’t play hard ball, boy,” the mayor starts in that tone he uses when he’s determined to bulldoze his way into a situation. “There’d be a raise to start. Small one, course. Then bigger down the line when the county can afford what you’re worth. You’d be doing us a real service.”
“Take it. Take the job,” Wynter mouths.
The mayor is still prattling on about how I’m a valued member of the community and people look to me to lead. But I cover the mouthpiece so I can give my woman my full attention. “What about your career? I’d be directly responsible for your raises, promotions, everything.”
She rolls her eyes. “Like I’ve never worked for a grumpy boss.”
I narrow my gaze. “You’ll pay for that one later.”
She puts a hand on her hip, the defiant pose making my blood hum. “All I’m saying is that you love your fire family and I know you want to protect them. What if we get a chief in worse than Strickland? You’re an amazing man and I know you’ll lead with integrity and honor. I believe in you.”
Fuckin’ hell. She believes in me. I really am the luckiest motherfucker to ever walk the earth. “You sure?”
She leans on her tiptoes to press a kiss to my lips at the same time she grabs my ass. “Only if you promise to take me on your desk at least once a week.”
I grin at her. “Done.”
Putting the phone back to my ear, I uncover the mouthpiece. “Here’s the deal, mayor. You leave me at my current pay for two years but in exchange, I want the county to draft a policy that grants a generous amount of maternity leave to our female firefighters. Hell, I want paternity leave in there, too.”
“Sure thing,” he agrees a little too easily.
“And one more thing, I’m marrying Wynter and claiming her. Don’t let the county start shit with me over it or I will walk. Put it all in writing by tomorrow morning and we have a deal. Now, I’ve got a house to buy.” I end the call with a surge of triumph.
Wynter chuckles and pats my chest. “You’re so sexy when you’re issuing commands. I might just have to accept that proposal.”
I growl at her. “You will accept that romantic proposal I have planned, and you’ll live with me in this big house while we make a beautiful family together.”
She loops an arm around my neck to whisper in my ear, “Yes, sir.”
The two words go straight to my cock and dammit, now I’m going to be hard as hell until I can take her up against the nearest flat surface. “You remember this tonight when I tie you to the bed.”
“I’m sure I will.” She giggles and moves out of my reach. “If only you can catch me.”
I watch her jog from the kitchen with a grin on my face. This woman is the best thing that ever happened to me and I’ll spend the rest of my life showering her with all the love and affection in the world.