Then Came You (11 page)
Authors: Vanessa Devereaux
He kissed her. “Hey, I'm kinda thirsty. You want to go and get me a soda or something?"
"Sure, I'll be right back."
When Gillian returned she saw Connor sitting up with the pillows pumped up behind him with a grin on his face.
"You look like you've been up to something while I've been gone.” said Gillian. She handed him the soda then slipped back into bed beside him.
"I just realised I haven't given you your Christmas gift,” he said.
"You mean the three back-to-back orgasms weren't it?"
"They were stocking stuffers. Reach under the covers and you'll find the real gift I have for you."
Gillian laughed, knowing what she was going to find there. She eased her hand under the blanket, slid it down his belly but instead of his cock she found a small velvet box sitting there. She pulled it out from under the sheets and looked at it. It was red and...
"Well, you just going to sit there looking at it, baby, or what?"
Her heart beat faster. Was this what she thought it was?
She opened the lid and sure enough there sat a solitaire diamond ring.
"Connor, I'm speechless."
"I know it was impulsive of me and I hope I haven't jumped the gun here but I'd really like you to be my wife. Hell, I'm not doing this right at all, am I?"
He slid out of bed, got down on his knees and grabbed her hand.
"Gillian Matthews, would you do me the honour of being my wife?"
A tear ran down her cheek. This was the most romantic thing that had ever happened to her.
"I will."
He jumped back into the bed and slipped the ring on her.
"How did you know my size? I mean, this is perfect."
"I remembered the size when you bought the ring for your sister. I went in there, bought one and took it to the jewellers. If you don't like the setting or the stone he said you can choose another one."
"I love it. Really, I do."
"And I told you I'd take care of the job situation for you."
She kissed him. “I guess this means you're going to want me to move to Wyoming?"
"Hell, baby, you think I'm going to leave you here once you're my wife? You don't mind living at the ranch...I mean, becoming a cowboy's wife in Wyoming?"
"If it wasn't that you'd be there, no, but I'd love living anywhere with you beside me. Even in the middle of a desert or ocean."
"And if you want to have another career there, hell, that's okay with me too."
She kissed him again.
She'd like that. Maybe she'd start her own home-based sales and marketing company.
"And babies, I don't know if you ever want to make any with me, but that's entirely your choice too."
She ran her finger down the side of his face. “I'd love to have babies with you."
"But it's up to you when we have them, this year, next year, five years’ time. I want you to decide when you get pregnant."
"Connor O'Riordan, you are one of a kind."
"I must be because the most beautiful woman in the world's going to be my wife."
Vanessa Devereaux was born in London, England but now resides in the US. She writes erotic romance and erotica. A freelance writer during the day, her work has appeared in both US and UK magazines. When she's not writing, she can be found pursuing some of her hobbies which include cooking, gardening, photography and biking. Prior to a writing career she worked in PR and was a book publicist for three years.
Email: [email protected]
Vanessa loves to hear from readers. You can find her contact information, website and author biography at www.total-e-bound.com
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