She smiled and crushed my lips again.

I gathered my equipment, then wrapped my arm around Kara. Harry leaned against the grill of the Yukon, wearing a huge grin under his aviator sunglasses. He threw his hand in the air.

I saluted him. He hopped behind the steering wheel and drove off.

“You’ll never guess what Bryson said yesterday.”

I popped the trunk on the G-Wagon and tossed my equipment inside.

“He was jealous of our relationship.”

“Ah, ha, I told you,” she snickered.

“He apologized to me and would love the chance to beg for your forgiveness.”

“I guess I could hear him out.”

“Well baby, he’ll have to travel to Alaska to give you that apology.”

Her smile dropped, and she fell against the truck. “I don’t understand.”

I cupped her face. “We’re moving to Alaska, sweetheart.”

Her eyes fluttered and tears spilled down her cheeks. “Collin, you don’t have to do that.”

“Someone told me recently they would be happy anywhere I am.”

She sniffled. “I meant that, Collin.”

“Kara, baby, I would be happy anywhere you are.” I kissed her forehead.

“Collin, I think we should compromise. Can we live between Alaska and California?”

“I hadn’t thought about that. We’ll have two offices so I don’t see why not.”

“Winters in Alaska and summers in California.”

“Now you’re talking.” I pulled her up into my arms.

Her hands gripped my neck. “I’m ready for our next adventure.”

“Me too. I look forward to being a dad to our child.”

Her brown eyes stared into mine. “I told you, Collin, you’ll make the best dad.”

Her stomach rumbled.

“Someone’s hungry.”

“Yeah, this baby loves to eat. Their favorite treat is apple pie.”

“No, I never would have guessed.” I laughed.

I opened the passenger door and placed her on the seat. “There’s a great little dessert spot in Santa Monica I think you’ll love.”

She rubbed her belly. “Good because I think we can eat an entire pie.” Kara winked.

I had no intentions of losing my woman again. Life was about compromises. Lucky for me, I was a rich man so my woman and I could enjoy the best of both worlds.