Page 81 of Dark Reckoning
“Yeah, I saw and that is cool,” Xavier said, then he hugged me. “I'm glad it wasn't anything too serious, mi amigo.”
I looked over his shoulder to see Sage smiling knowingly. “Yeah, just standard stuff, but it was time consuming. Listen, Xavier, I'm so tired, I can barely stand—”
“Say no more. We'll talk later.”
Sage and I watched as Xavier and Jewel left, leaving us alone.
“I almost envy their ignorance,” Sage said. “But I'm glad that I know the truth.”
I nodded then sighed. “I want a nice long bath,” I said.
“I'll put this up, then join you.” Sage raised the grimoire.
“Okay.” I entered the bathroom and got the tub ready, then stripped down. Once it was full of bubbles and hot water, I sank my body into the liquid bliss. I sighed as the warmth of the water caressed my skin.
“That's what I'm talking about,” Sage said once he entered.
He stripped and I enjoyed the show before he climbed in beside me. We'd washed the blood away before at the headquarters. Now, we just needed to relax. I snuggled against Sage, reveling in the scent of him and the feel of his powerful body holding me. I closed my eyes and let my head rest on his strong chest. Listening to his heart beating gave me so much comfort.
“Adrian?”
“Yes, Sage?”
“Marry me.”
My eyes shot open and I looked up at him. “What?”
His gorgeous gray/golden eyes peered into mine and he caressed my jaw before kissing me with all of the love I knew he had for me. There was no doubt in my mind that we belonged together. Once our kiss broke, he spoke. “You're who I've been waiting for my entire life. You're destiny's gift to me. I want to share everything I have and everything I am with you, Adrian. Marry me.”
My voice deserted me for about fifteen seconds while my brain tried to catch up and process what he said. “You want to marry me?”
“Yes,” he said simply.
“Oh my God, Sage... I don't know what to say!”
“You don't?”
I laughed, because I realized now how silly that response was, because I knew exactly what to say. “Yes! Yes, yes, hell, fucking yes, I'll marry you!” I climbed onto his lap, kissing him with the second burst of energy I had. Sage laughed between our passionate kisses and when he slid into me, I'd never wanted him to claim me more than at that moment. Water splashed all around us as I rode him at a pace we both loved. Not too hard, not too fast. My hips swirled as I bottomed out every time and I smiled when Sage's eyes rolled in ecstasy. This beautiful man was mine. Yes, he was wicked, but he was also loving, kind, generous, and he loved me more than life itself. I knew that. I wouldn't change anything about him and I knew he wouldn't try to change anything about me.
When we came, my back stiffened as he held me close, and our bodies shook from the explosive sensation of our combined orgasms. This was what heaven was to me. Peace and happiness. My body was now fully drained of every ounce I had to give and Sage carried me to our bed and climbed in beside me. Finally, I could sleep knowing I had so much to live for.
Chapter fourteen
“Youproposed?”Shiasked,her eyes wide with shock.
I smiled and nodded as I mixed the eggs. I wanted to surprise Adrian with breakfast. My baby was still sleeping. “And he said yes.”
“Wow, I'm not going to rain on your parade with stupid questions like, 'are you sure you're not moving too quickly',” she said, but I caught the slyness of her response.
“Good, because you should know me by now to know that I'm not a man who makes rash decisions,” I said, then poured the egg mixture into the skillet.
She nodded. “True. Well, congratulations. So, when is the date?”
“We haven't discussed it yet, but soon. I don't want to wait longer than I have to. I want Adrian completely,” I said. I had enough money to put a rush on things and location was never an issue. I owned enough venues to make it happen and give Adrian his dream wedding.
“Do you want me to contact Eliza to get the ball rolling?” Shi asked. She knew me well.
“Yeah, also have her add Adrian's name to all of my properties and give him an account with the bank,” I said as I scrambled the eggs to perfection.
