Authors: Robyn Grady

One Christmas Knight (7 page)

Emma’s mouth dropped open. “What about L.A.?”

He put his arms around her. “We talked it over yesterday. I explained that I’d fallen in love.”

“You did?” Emma laughed. “
Seriously?
”

“Emma, I fell in love with you first time we kissed. It was like this sledgehammer to the head.”

She winced. “I like the lightning bolt analogy better.” She craned up to dot a kiss on his bristled chin and he hugged her tighter. “Much as I tried to deny it, I’m in love with you, too, more every minute.”

This time when they kissed, Damon was still filled with wonder and gratitude. Everything inside of him still hardened and rejoiced. But there was something else…something more. A knowledge he’d been searching for and always knew he’d one day find.

“Em, we need to talk first.”

“About what?”

“About us. I want you to be my wife. I want us to be a family. Through thick and thin. Partners. A true team.”

Tears sprang into her eyes, and then she sighed. “I’d like that, too.”

He held her tighter. “I don’t know how or why or when. I only know we were made for each other. I love everything about you.”

“Even my stubbornness?”

“Your spirit.” He squeezed her. “Of course.”

“I’m only stubborn about things I feel strongly about.”

“Right. It’s a good thing.”

“Like having a long engagement before doing anything permanent.”

“Agreed.”

“And we should live together first. My grandmother will roll over in her grave but in this day and age, it’s only sensible.”

“Absolutely.”

“And the wedding…we shouldn’t worry about numbers. Just invite everyone who’ll be happy for us. Even if it’s everyone in town. Even if they’re half a world away.”

“Emma―”

“Maybe we could help with airfares, put up accommodation. There’s that great bed and breakfast in Archer Street, perfect for―”

He brought her in, kissed her hard, unrelenting, like he had six months ago. And she dissolved again. Quiet, but never tamed. When he broke the kiss, he combed a tender hand through one side of her hair.

“Everything will be just fine.”

She sighed and nodded. “Just fine.”

He moved to kiss her again, but stopped. He had the strangest feeling, like someone was watching them. He glanced around before his gaze landed on their snowman in the field next door. Then he blinked, looked harder and shook his head. Not possible, but he could’ve sworn Frosty had come to life for just a second and tipped his hat.

Smiling, Damon tipped an imaginary hat back.

Emma shook his arm. “Hey. What’s that about?”

He gathered her super close again. “It’s about Christmas being the season for miracles.”

“Yes, Miracles,” she snuggled up to him, “
and
family,”

As Damon’s mouth met hers, he finished the thought…

Family and most of all love
.

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