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She smiled, because of course he was playing dense. “To marry me and make us an official family.”

“Yes,” he answered without hesitation.

“Raff. Be serious.”

He pushed the box aside and with his hands under her knees, tugged her forward so that she was half-straddling him. “Seriously, Hero, I want to marry you. We don’t have to rush into it or make some big announcement, but I know I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Would you like to do this with me?”

She nodded, cupping his face and grinned widely. “Marry you? Yeah, I think I’d love to do that. I don’t need anything fancy, I only need you.”

“You’ve got me, darlin’.”

“Then let’s get married, hotshot,” she teased and pressed her mouth to his.

CHAPTER 36

Roe

Okay, what’s the plan with the dress, hair and makeup?

Daisy

I haven’t even thought about any of that yet.

Roe

Why the fuck not?! You’re getting married!

Daisy

In a while, not tomorrow. Not even the day after that. Calm yourself.

Roe

Look here, missy. As your best friend, it is my job to get excited and worked up and plan ahead for YOUR BIG DAY.

Daisy

So why don’t you plan and then tell me.

Roe

You’re being a terrible friend.

Daisy

Aw, Roe. I love you.

Roe

Good, so now we can plan your wedding.

Daisy

You’re impossible.

Roe

That’s why you love me. Now, tell me all the plans. Mama needs to get her shit together.

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