Total pages in book: 83
Estimated words: 77816 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 389(@200wpm)___ 311(@250wpm)___ 259(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 77816 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 389(@200wpm)___ 311(@250wpm)___ 259(@300wpm)
I instantly understand the implication. This is it. She’s asking me to propose.
Without hesitation, I take the ring and move around the table, going down on one knee beside her chair. I grasp her left hand and slide the ring on, but neither of us look at it, eyes locked on each other. I’m vaguely aware of Lydia backing out of the room and the door quietly shutting behind her.
“Bex Toliver,” I say, my voice steady but full of emotion. “You’re my best friend, my partner and the love of my life. I’m ready to race into the future with you as my ride or die. Will you marry me?”
Tears form, but I can see the happiness and surety shining through. “Yes. Yes, of course!”
She throws her arms around my neck and I stand up, swinging her around in a wide circle. I have never been happier in my life. Not the first time she accepted my proposal or the first time she said she loved me. Not when she said she loved me less than an hour ago and certainly not any time I’ve been on the championship podium.
We’re back where we belong—together. And this time, nothing will tear us apart.