Gambling With The Billionaire (Gems 0f Love Book 2)
Page 17
He reached into his pocket and got hold of the box. He pulled it out, while lowering himself to his knees.
Bianca gasped and her eyes widened. “Ryan?”
Ryan inhaled and opened the box. “Bianca Biagi, there isn’t a person in this world who makes me feel like you do. You’re my alpha and omega, and I can’t imagine my life without you. Would you do me the honor of becoming my wife? I can’t wait to start a family with you and have such adorable children like your niece.”
Bianca stared at him without saying anything, her eyes large and her lips parting.
Ryan’s chest thumped. He knew Bianca was in love with him but committing to a life together was huge. Was she ready for that? Was he rushing her? Maybe he shouldn’t have spoken of kids just yet. Even if his insides burned with the desire of having them with Bianca.
Bianca’s lips trembled. “Oh, Ryan. This is beautiful.” She reached out and brushed her thumb on the stone.
Joy bubbled up in Ryan at her words. He had searched for months for the perfect shade of stone, and just last week, the jeweler had called him with the good news. Ryan couldn’t believe his luck when the man told him the ring would be ready for the start of the Festival.
“You like it?” he asked.
Bianca’s brows arched. “Like it? I love it. It’s perfect.”
Ryan cocked his head to the side, peering up at her. “Does this mean that your answer is a yes?”
Bianca tapped her forehead. “Oh, my? Did I forget to say it? Yes. YES. A hundred times, yes.”
Ryan took the ring from the box and stashed the container in his back pocket. He jumped to his feet, and with one hand, he grabbed Bianca’s waist. With the other he lifted the jewel. “Then allow me, my love.”
Bianca drew in a loud breath and a wide grin spread on her face. She held out her hand to him.
As Ryan slipped the ring on her finger, excitement welled up in his heart. Bianca was going to be his wife. They were going to have a family together.
Bianca admired the stone with a dreamy expression. “I can’t believe how enchanting its color is.”
The sapphire hue sparkled against Bianca’s creamy complexion.
Ryan winked. “It’s my Sapphire Passion for you.”
Bianca cupped his face and hauled him closer. “I love you, Ryan. You just made me the happiest woman on the planet. And I hope I can make you feel just like that if I tell you that you won’t have to wait long to start our family.” There was a secretive undertone in her voice.
Ryan jerked back and his brows shot up. “Bianca? Are you saying….?” Exultation surged through him. “Am I really…?” His voice wavered. Could it possibly be happening?
Bianca smiled and took one of his hands. She brought it to her flat belly. “Yes, my love. You’re going to be a father in eight months’ time. I wanted to wait till the festival was over to tell you.”
Ryan’s spirits soared and he caressed Bianca’s stomach tenderly. Then he snaked his arms around her body, pressing her to him. “We’ll need to start getting you more rest, in your condition—”
He couldn’t continue with it, because Bianca silenced him by pressing her soft lips on his. His mouth responded immediately to her tantalizing touch and he deepened the kiss.
His thoughts wandered back to that first moment at the railway stop when he first caught sight of his fiancée.
His fiancée?
Yes, he could officially call her that now. They were going to be married soon. And he was going to be a father.
Happiness filled him like sunshine, and he hugged Bianca tighter, as if he wanted her body to melt into his. She responded with a little groan, tangling her hands in his hair and clasping him nearer.
The unison of their breath held, different from ever before, the unspoken promise of a new and wonderful adventure together. One that was going to change their lives forever.
Ryan abandoned himself to the perfect bliss, while behind their backs, the smooth tunes of a Frank Sinatra song started.
THE END
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It was the perfect plan. Until the fake feelings turned all too real…
The last thing on Nick’s mind is romance. Between being a single dad and managing his writing career, he has more than enough on his plate. But when his ex decides to fight him for custody of their son, he knows he has to show the judge he’s a solid family man. What he’ll need is a fake girlfriend—and he has the perfect girl in mind. Convincing her to help isn’t a problem. Ignoring how she makes his heart beat faster for real? Now that’s a problem.
All Ginny wants is a teaching job at the prestigious Riversmith school, but getting them to even consider her application is a challenge. Then she finds out Nick has connections there—and that he’s willing to use them in exchange for one tiny little favor. All she has to do is be his fake girlfriend…and somehow pretend she’s not at all attracted to him. What could possibly go wrong?
It was the perfect plan. Too bad the plan never included what to do when the lines between reality and fantasy blur, and a fake relationship starts feeling all too real…
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About the Author
Agnes Canestri writes sweet romance for all ages. She is the author of the Gems of Love series. Her home on the internet is https://www.agnescanestri.com. Agnes is also a psychologist. She is passionate to understand what makes people tick especially when it comes to love. She adores capable heroes, witty heroines, and bone-tingling kisses. After living in five different countries, she is now settled in Germany with her Italian husband and two adorable children.
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