Page 57 of Quarterback Keeper
I was more confused than ever. I’d already agreed to date him when we were there last.Oh… is he?
Kylian dropped to a knee, holding the engagement ring I’d given him back in the hospital. “There’s nothing fake about us. I think I knew you were the one the moment I saw you, even if I wasn’t ready to admit that. At least I was smart enough to lock you into a contract.”
An uncontrollable laugh escaped me. That was one way to put it, and I was so happy he had locked me into a legal entanglement. His expression turned serious, and I held still, waiting for what came next.
“You captured my attention from the start.”
Another laugh burst from my grinning lips. “As did you.”
He’d been naked, and there was no forgetting that swoon-worthy sight.
He chuckled. “You’re beautiful, Aurora, both inside and out. You’re my best friend. I look forward to everything we do together. You’re the first thought in my mind when I wake up and the last one before I go to sleep. I can’t imagine my life without you, and I’m so grateful that our paths crossed when they did. We’ve already faced incredible challenges, and through it all, we stayed together.” He winked.
Mostly. I got what he hadn’t said and grinned. I’d run when he’d tried to pressure me to announce our fake engagement. It was a terrible learned habit I’d broken—for him. I’d given my word never to do it again and would keep that promise.
“It’s why I know that whatever life throws our way, we’ll always come out on top together. When I go into the NFL and you pursue the career of your dreams, we’ll make an incredible team. I love you, Aurora. I know in my heart that you’re the one for me. Will you marry me?”
“Yes.” Happy tears rolled free. “I love you, Kylian. Everything about you—your smile, your laugh, your fierce protectiveness, your dedication and drive. I can’t imagine a day without you in it because you’re also my best friend. You’re the one for me.” I fell into his arms.
At some point, he slipped the ring on my finger. Then his lips were on mine, soft at first then insistent. Everything faded, except how right it felt to be in his arms. That was where I was meant to be—with him. And I knew that no matter where we ended up, or whatever challenges fell into our path, we would be together—a team.