Page 130 of Make Me Swoon

“Emma Fawn, I love you. You’re the best thing that ever happened to me. I love you, I love your webbed toes, I love all of your quirks and I want to spend the rest of my life loving you. Will you marry me?” I ask, opening the ring box to reveal the emerald cut, emerald ring nestled inside.

Her eyes tear up slightly and I watch as she reaches up and pulls her headphones out.

“I didn’t hear any of that but it looked so sweet.”

My mouth drops open and then we both start laughing.

“Marry me, you freak,” I say, grabbing her hand and sliding the ring on.

She grins at me, wiggling her finger so that the light shines off the stone.

“I love it.”

“I love you,” I say seriously and she grins up at me.

“I love you too, you big freak.”

Her lips land on mine and I lay her out on the couch. As we pull at each other’s clothes, one thought runs through my head.

I wonder how quick I can get her to walk down the aisle.

SIXTEEN

Emma

SIX WEEKS LATER…

Heathand I have been married for six weeks now. We got married at the courthouse the Monday after he asked me, with just my mom there. She had seemed shocked that I was getting married all of a sudden but luckily, she’s been nothing but supportive since we told her.

Heath took me to a cabin in Alaska for our honeymoon. I had joked that we could have stayed in Washington to do that. He had offered to take me somewhere else but by then it had started to snow and planes had been grounded. We ended up getting snowed in for the whole week but neither of us minded.

I started feeling sick two weeks ago and I had a feeling I knew what it was that was causing it. I had tried to sneak a pregnancy test when Heath and I went grocery shopping but my husband notices everything about me and he spotted it as soon as I put it in the cart. I swear he almost picked me up and ran out of the store after we had paid.

He had waited while I took the test and then held me as we waited to see how many lines would show up. When the second line became visible, he had grabbed me and kissed me. I’ve never seen him look so happy before.

Heath called and made me a doctor appointment right after we found out I was expecting but it had taken another week before they could get us in. We’re finally here for the appointment now and I smile as Heath grips my hand tighter, his knee bouncing erratically as we wait for the doctor to come in and see us.

“Hey, It’s going to be okay,” I say as I try to calm him.

“I’m going to be the best dad, Emma. I promise,” he says and I smile at him.

I never had any doubt that Heath would be a fantastic father. He’s already the world’s best husband and I know that my mom will be around to help. She’s already talking about finding a place closer so that she can see the grandkids more. Heath even mentioned that we could build her a little place on our land.

I run my fingers down Heath’s beard, tugging on the ends so that he leans down and kisses me.

“I love you, Heath. You’re going to be the best dad.”

He swallows hard, his green eyes going a little glassy as he stares back at me.

“What did I do to deserve you, little minx?”

“You’re a freak just like me.”

He grins, leaning over and kissing me but we have to pull away when the door opens and the doctor walks in. I love that I can make him smile when he hears that word now. I love that I can make him feel like he’s not alone.

Heath looks over and his eyes meet mine. He smiles softly at me, giving my hand a squeeze and I squeeze back.

I just love him. My giant, grumpy, lumberjack husband.

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