by Alexa Blue
Finally, I cave in and wrap my arms around him as well. My father’s shoulders jerk violently as his sobs escalate, and I tighten my hold over him. "Declan, I'm so sorry! Why didn't you tell us?"
“Tell you what?” I ask. My voice is shaky and much lower than I anticipated.
"That you've done so well for yourself. All these years, I kept telling you how you've accomplished nothing, you never told me. I'm so sorry, son."
Now it feels as though I’m about to break down and cry, but I fight it back. I cannot cry in front of Lana, especially not before going through with what I have planned for her.
I take in a deep breath. “I wanted you to love me for me, not for what I’ve accomplished, Dad.”
I have accomplished a lot with MNT Engineering, but after having Lana around and seeing how amazing she is with the staff, I've realized they have never been happier. I run a tight ship, but I know the staff is scared of me. I suppose I've always preferred people being scared of me. Rather that than have people fuck with me the way they have my entire life.
But, Lana helped me see I need to learn to forgive, to let go. And that sometimes, that is the best thing I could do for the company. Which is why I decided to put my hatred aside. Before coming to meet Lana this afternoon, I sent an email to the entire company informing them of Jackson’s promotion. Yes, he made my life a living hell in school, but no one deserves to be punished for mistakes they made as a kid for the rest of their lives. He has been promoted to the deputy COO.
There’s one more promotion I still need to make.
It’s amazing how all it took was for me to meet up with my father for us to iron out our issues. And now, for the first time in years, he’s sitting beside me, drinking and laughing. More importantly, I know he’s proud of me.
This moment could not get any better. I have the father I’ve always wanted, my amazing kids I help at Eff Em, and the most beautiful woman by my side.
I’ve already decided I’m not letting her get away from me, which is why I cannot think of a better moment than now to claim her as my own.
I lean over and whisper into my father’s ear. “Dad, you see that girl right there?” I say, looking at my sexy queen.
“Yeah?”
“She’s the most amazing girl, and now I want to make her my own.”
My dad’s eyes light up. I can tell how excited he is at the thought of me talking to him about it first. “She’s a keeper. Go get em, son.”
I push my chair back and bring a fork to the glass of champagne in my hand. “Ladies… and Dad, I would like your attention, please. I have something important to say.”
God, she looks so fucking beautiful, wearing the dress she knows I cannot get enough of.
“Lana, when you were first sent to work under me, I was a little skeptical.”
"Wait, she works for him?" I hear my father ask my stepmom under his breath, but I ignore him.
“Over these last two months, you have completely changed me. You have turned me into a better man, and I have never felt happier in my life. Hell, you even helped reunite me with my dad, which I never thought was possible.”
“Agreed,” Dad chirps in, and we all break into laughter.
“Lana. I have taken MNT Engineering as far as I can, but I finally realize what’s missing—a lady’s touch. Not just any lady, my lady’s touch. I’d like to offer you the position of vice president. Lana, I want you to work with me.”
Lana pulls her hands to her mouth in disbelief. “Wh—are you serious, Declan?”
“Yes,” I respond and slowly go down on one knee. “In addition to being the vice president of my company”—I pull out the box I’ve been rubbing on since this morning when I picked it up at the jeweler—“would you make me the happiest man alive and be my wife?”
My heart pounds so hard inside my chest that I’m convinced it will escape any second now. It feels as though everything moves in slow motion, everything except my racing heartbeat. I have never wanted anything more desperately than to hear her say she’ll be mine.
“Yes! Oh, my God, Declan. YES, YES, YEEES!”
I reach up and kiss away the lone tear rolling down her cheek. “So, is that a yes to being my vice president or to being my wife?”
She wraps her arms around me. “It’s a yes to everything, silly.”
We seal our promise with a passionate kiss that has her moaning into my mouth.
When Lana first walked into my life, I was a hard man, bitter almost. Today, I am the happiest I’ve ever been.
I lift my chin and stare passionately into her beautiful hazel eyes. The thought that I will get to look into those beautiful eyes for the rest of my life has my skin prickling with heat.
Just holding her body tight to mine already has me hardening with desire.
It’s so fucking strange. In a single moment, I can see my entire world coming together.
In this moment, I know that everything is going to be okay.
I am hers.
And she is finally mine.
Forever.
Epilogue
Lana
Six Months Later
Tatiana lifts her glass to meet mine with a clink.
“Lana, when I sent you away, it was meant to serve as training, not for Declan to poach you. But I guess I’ll need to have a stern word with him for stealing you away from me. Congratulations, angel, you deserve all the happiness in the world.”
Oh, God. Now is not the time to be crying, not with my freshly applied make-up. “Thank you, boss. You’ve helped me more than you know.”
The wedding ceremony is small and intimate. We have around forty guests, and that is just how I wanted it.
Britney’s been by my side since she found out about the proposal. She helped me pick out my wedding dress, helped with the catering, and helped me during those days when I just needed to get out and have a drink.
I turn away from the make-up artist and look at my friend. “I’m so nervous. What if I screw up or forget a vow?”
Britney pours me another glass of champagne.
“Are you sure you should be having a second glass of champagne?” the make-up artist chirps in.
"Oh, please," Britney snorts. "I know my best friend, okay? She can handle another glass, and she needs it to calm her nerves right now.”
It still feels odd hearing her refer to me as her best friend.
I have a new best friend, I have my dream job co-running one of the largest engineering firms in the country, and I’m moments away from marrying the man I love. What more could a girl ask for?
The band sounds the Wedding March, and I know that's my cue. With a pounding heart, I lift my wedding dress and take my first step forward.
This is my moment. All eyes are on me right now.
I take the first step onto the red carpet, paved with rose petals. All is going well until right at the end when I get a little too confident, trip, and fall forward. I should fall flat on my face, but Declan stops that from happening. He darts forward and grabs hold of me moments before I plummet to the ground.
He pulls me into him, holding me in his arms for a few moments before lifting me to my feet.
He lowers his lips to my ear and whispers seductively into my ear. “Goddamnit, you look beautiful. If we weren’t around people right now, I’d rip this dress right off you and make you mine on this spot.”
Heat spreads throughout my body. It’s as if no one else is around; Declan is the only man I see. “Is that a threat, Mr. Kennedy?”
“You should know by now that I don’t make idle threats, Mrs. Kennedy.”
I reach up, and this time, I whisper into his ear. "Unfortunately for you, I’m not afraid of anything.”
He presses his body into mine. “Then why are you trembling?”
Declan shoots me a devious grin and pulls on my hands. “Let’s get you married, beautiful lady.”
Britney, Lana’s new best friend’s story is up next. You’re in for a bumpy
ride of love, lust, blackmail and loads of heat with book two of the ‘His Curvy Craving’ series.
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Every Curvy Inch Series
Doctor’s Orders, Book 1
Boss’s Orders, Book 2
Captain’s Orders, Book 3
Detective’s Orders, Book 4
Every Curvy Inch Series
His Forever, Book 1
Our Forever, Book 2
Her Forever, Book 3
Afterword
Repeat after me.
I am allowed to look sexy, to feel sexy and be in love.
I am worthy of all those things.
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Table of Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Epilogue
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