Bitter Sweet Heart (Lies, Hearts & Truths #2)(126)

He flips open the box, and inside is a beautiful diamond ring—four stones arranged in what could be a clover.

My eyes well, and my lip trembles.

He nods toward his family and winks at me. “No pressure or anything.”

I laugh. “Of course I’ll marry you. I’m yours, until the end of forever and whatever comes after.”

Our families clap and whistle.

He puts the ring on my finger and stands to kiss me. And of course, because he’s Maverick, he slips me the tongue. Just a quick stroke and then he pulls back. “I’m really glad you said yes. Otherwise this would’ve gotten real awkward.”

We’re enveloped in a huge hug, one that speaks of unconditional love. I know that however unconventional our beginning, Maverick and I are supported and celebrated by the people who matter most to both of us.

I might have been the hand that pulled him up from the darkness, but Maverick is the light. And I get to watch him shine every day.



THE END