Epilogue
Amara
It was opening day for my flower shop. Thane’s parents came for the celebration, along with his brother Ryerson and his girlfriend Marcella. My mom made the trip out and even a few customers I had long standing relationships had come out to support and celebrate.
I beamed with pride as I looked around at my flower shop, my dream having finally come true.
With a sexy man by my side, cheering me on and loving me endlessly, it felt like anything was possible.
We were standing in the proof of it, right here.
“I knew you’d get there, my love. You always were so determined.
” My mother said as she held a toast to my new shop.
“And to your new boyfriend, soon to be fiancée I hope, who makes you happier than I’d ever seen you before.
” She wiped her tears and held up her glass.
“To Amara and Thane and to dreams coming true!”
We all cheered and clinked glasses before sipping our wine.
“I’m going to bug the shit out of you.” Marcella came up beside me and pulled me in for a hug.
We’d gotten closer since I met her at a family dinner and she gushed about her own love of plants and working at the garden center.
She helped me place my first order for flowers and supplies I would need and said she’d be willing to help me anytime.
When she wasn’t on a book deadline, of course.
“If it’s you bugging the shit out of me, I’m down for it anytime.” I hugged her. “Thank you for all your help.”
“Anytime, girl. We’re gonna be sisters.” She winked before hurrying off to kiss Ryerson.
I looked around for my own man and found him standing by the drinks table, watching me. My entire body heated under his intense gaze and when he beckoned me to him with his finger, I was putty in his hands. Everyone else in the room faded away, my focus directly on him and no one else.
I strutted towards him in the sexy way I knew he liked and when I got close, he grabbed me by the waist and pulled me flush against him. “Mmm, I missed you already.”
“You were watching me the whole time.” I laughed before I kissed him.
“But I wasn’t touching you. There’s a difference.”
“Ah, my apologizes, fine sir.”
Thane chuckled low and deep, the sound turning me on. “I can’t get enough. You’re my sweet addiction.” He nuzzled into my neck and tingles ran down my spine. “Just wait until I get you home later and out of this little red dress.”
I shivered with anticipation. “I knew you’d like my clothing choice.”
“Teasing me all night in this sexy number, all of your curves on display, showing off this gorgeous body that’s all mine.”
“All yours, baby. Forever and ever.”
“Say it again.” Thane growled, nipping at my earlobe.
“All yours. Forever.”
“I love you so much, Amara.”
“And I love you.”
We kissed and kissed until clapping could be heard behind us, our little make out session on full display. I flushed with embarrassment but what could I say? We were so happy and in love.
And when Thane proposed to me later that night, under the stars on our back deck, over a roaring fire, I screamed yes over and over, the most perfect ending to the most perfect day.
THE END
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