Page 18 of Talk Turkey To Me
“I think you meanmykitchen.” He chuckled.
“We’ll see about that.” She winked and ducked under his arm back out into the hallway before he could object though she heard his heavy footsteps hurrying behind her.
He came after her and that thought only made her happier because she knew he always would. Not that she intended to run from him. Not really. But it sure was fun to tease him.
An alarm buzzed just as he caught up to her, grabbing her arm and spinning her back to him. She half expected to see thunderclouds on his handsome face, preparation for an argument about how they’d handle the kitchen duties now that she was staying. But instead she saw only twinkling blue-green eyes and the smile that had stolen her heart.
“That sound means it’s midnight. I set the alarm before we started so I’d know when it was official.” He explained. “Happy Thanksgiving, Lily. I know it’s always been your favorite holiday and this year, I’m more thankful than ever because you’re here, with me, again.”
Lily’s heart felt so full when she nodded, “It is my favorite holiday and now, it’ll be my favorite day of the whole year, because it’s the day that I got to tell you that I love you, Myles Calhoun, and I want to spend every Thanksgiving for the rest of my life with you.”
“I think that can be arranged.” He said and it sounded like a promise.
One that she knew was more than just talk, because it was a promise they’d work together to keep.
