by JoAnn Durgin
“Wherever and whenever is fine by me,” Alex said, his voice growing husky as he leaned in for another kiss, this one long and deep. “The sooner the better.” Taking her by the hand, he helped Nicole to her feet.
“I’m sure Ben and Caroline are getting tired of me living with them. I’m thinking another six months might be their limit.”
“We have plenty of time to work out the details, my love. If you want me to ask Ben for his permission to marry you, I will. Unless there’s someone else I should ask.”
They glanced at one another and said “Colin” in unison.
Alex chuckled and shook his head. “I’ll ask them both. Just know that after the wedding reception, I’m planning on whisking you away to a very special honeymoon destination.”
Nicole cupped his jaw with one hand. “I don’t care where we go. As long as we’re together.”
He raised a brow. “Well, that is the general idea for a honeymoon. Don’t speak too soon, though. Where’s the one place you’ve always wanted to go?”
Her eyes lit and her pulse accelerated. “Does it involve mountains?”
“Yes, as a matter of fact. How does a private chalet in the Swiss Alps sound?”
She tamped down the urge to squeal. “Perfect, as long as you’re there.”
“Want to know what I’d like to do now?” Alex asked as he covered her with the warm wool blanket a few minutes later. When the horse began pulling the sleigh, the jingle bells pealed across the quiet landscape.
“Haven’t a clue.” She tucked her arm through his and leaned her head on his shoulder, loving the moment, loving this man.
“I want to go see your mother and tell her our news.”
Tears filled Nicole’s eyes. Halting the horse, Alex turned to her. “I’m sorry, sweetheart. Did I say something wrong?”
She shook her head and sniffled. “No. Not at all. These are happy tears. You couldn’t have said anything I love more.”
“God’s plans are so far beyond what our finite minds can imagine. Just look how He’s worked everything out.”
“I look forward to finding out what He’s planning for the rest of our lives.”
“As long as our future includes building a house in Starlight, at least one hockey playing son and one daughter who looks just like her beautiful mother, then I’m good. I love you, Nicole.”
“I love you, too, Alex. But we might need to negotiate on the hockey.” She giggled as he pulled her close, murmuring sweet nothings. “Tell me, how do you feel about soccer?”
Alex’s laughter filled her soul, the same as it would for the rest of their lives.
Thank you, Lord. I’m right where I need to be. I’m home.
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