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“Did you sleep well without me?” I asked, even though I already knew the answer.
“Absolutely not,” she admitted.
“Erika, did you sleep with Foster?” The question escaped before I could stop it, and I braced myself for her answer.
“No,” she said firmly. “I thought about it, but I knew he wasn’t for me.”
I let out a sigh of relief. “I’m glad to hear that.”
“Did you sleep with anyone while we were apart?” she asked, her tone softening.
“No,” I replied without hesitation. “I couldn’t. I was so angry at you, but I missed you like crazy.”
“I was angry at myself,” she whispered, the guilt evident in her voice.
“I wasn’t angry enough to make a large sale,” I said, trying to lighten the mood. “We should take a weekend together before the weather turns too cold.”
“I like the cold,” she countered, a playful smile tugging at her lips. “Hot nights by the fireplace, sipping cocoa, and making love on the carpet.”
I chuckled at her romantic vision. “You watch too many movies, but if you remember, my parents do have a fireplace at their house.”
Erika turned in my arms to face me, her expression turning serious. “But we had a fight there, and I left.”
“I know, sweetheart. It won’t happen again. We’re in sync now,” I assured her. “Would you like to talk about the future?”
“I’d like to know your intentions,” she said, her eyes searching mine.
“You already know them,” I replied, my voice steady. “I want to marry you. I don’t care if it’s this year, next year, or two years from now, but I want it with you.”
“I’d like you to meet my brother and maybe my parents,” she said, a hint of vulnerability in her voice.
“I’d like you to meet my family,” I said, my heart warming at the thought. “You know Michael, but you haven’t met my younger brother, Talon, or my parents.”
“Something else,” she added, her gaze locking onto mine. “Do you promise to be nice to Morgan?”
“I was at the wedding,” I reminded her gently. “I know she’s important to you.”
“She was totally on your side. She told me I was nuts to get involved with Foster again.”
“I have to agree,” I said with a smirk.
Erika leaned in and bit my pec, making me wince. “Don’t remind me.”
“Are you marking your territory?” I teased, enjoying her playful side.
“Hmm, I like the sound of that,” she murmured, her eyes sparkling. “You’re mine as much as I’m yours.”
“I’m not disputing that fact,” I said, wrapping my arms around her more tightly.
She yawned against me and placed her head on my bicep, and I couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of contentment. Having her in my arms again, feeling her warmth and the steady rhythm of her breath, was everything I’d been longing for. I tightened my hold on her, unwilling to let go.
“He can try but he won’t win. Our relationship is sealed. I never want to be parted from you again. One Elliott brother is enough.”
CHAPTER 27
Lincoln
"Holy shit, Erika, what are you doing?" My voice was thick with shock as I jolted awake, her name barely escaping my lips.
