by Piper Rayne
“So you’re moving in?”
“Hell yeah I am.” Her hands come up to cover her mouth when she bursts with joy. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
“Now, go grab your gifts.”
I don’t have to tell her twice—she’s up and running to the packages that are spread under the tree. There aren’t many, but like the gift she just gave me, one of them will change everything. With bright eyes and childlike enthusiasm, she rips into her gifts. Her reactions to the pasta attachment tool for her stand mixer and the ridiculous unicorn slippers are heartwarming. Each time she acts like it’s the greatest gift she’s ever received. Well, she better buckle up for this last one.
“I think there’s one more.” I point to the middle of the tree, where I hid her last gift.
“You did too much,” she says, carefully grabbing the small box from between the branches. She eyes the box carefully, her eyes darting to me with curiosity. When she’s within reaching distance, I pull her down onto my lap. I need her close for this surprise.
“Open it.” I give her a little nudge. As if she can foresee the importance of this moment, she carefully unwraps the package. When a velvet box is revealed, she gasps. Tears fill her eyes when I take the box from her and open it. Some will say we’re moving too fast, but I don’t care. Belinda is the love of my life and I’m not going to wait another day to make her mine. Forever.
“Belinda, I never thought I would find a love this big. I love you more each day. You bring peace and wildness, and so much sweetness into my life. You are the reason I am the man I am today.” She hiccups, one hand twisting into the neck of my T-shirt. “You were a large part of my childhood, and you are the best part of my present. And I can’t imagine my future without you in it. Belinda Effnert, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?”
“Y-yes! Yes, Luke, I’ll marry you.” I slip the ring onto her finger. The square-cut diamond shimmers in the Christmas lights. “I love you so much.”
“Love you too, baby.”
“Best Christmas ever,” she says, kissing me.
“Best Christmas yet,” I respond. Knowing that each year that passes, every day will get better and better. As long as I have her by my side.
Thank you so much for reading Nog or Never, a Donut Disturb novella! Christmas is my favorite time of year and I’m so grateful I got to share some holiday magic with you. If you liked this story, please leave a review!
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Also by Melissa Williams
Caston Springs Series
(Erotic Romantic Suspense)
Burning Rain
Burning Ice
Donut Disturb Series
(Contemporary Romance)
Donut Disturb
Worth the Whisk
Chance of Sprinkles
Nog or Never – holiday novella within Christmas Treats: A Collection of Holiday Rom-Coms
All My Jingle Ladies
(Holiday Novellas)
Jingle Lady
Jolly Hour
Oh My Garland!
About Melissa WIlliams
Melissa Williams lives and works in Toronto, Ontario and loves to surround herself in the random and ridiculous. When not writing steamy romances, she enjoys watching bad reality TV, drinking wine and basking in the sun. But more often than not she can be found reading in her favorite comfy chair with a coffee by her side.
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