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“Nashville.”
“For?”
“I have a storage space there, and I need to grab a few things.”
I see a secret in his eyes, and I furrow my brows. “A few things?”
“Yeah, some of my parents’ stuff.”
My heart aches for him. “Sure, I’d love to.”
He brushes his lips against mine. “Also, do you have a passport?”
I nod. “I do.”
“Can I take you to Scotland?”
I giggle. “You know the answer, Riggs.”
He smiles. “What about your business?”
“I have employees. They’ll be fine, and Peepaw can keep the boys.”
“I’m surprised he hasn’t figured out you’re here.”
“I live in an apartment above the dog resort, and when he asks where I am, I say I’m at Lou’s old place. But he’s been so busy with the play-offs, I don’t think he’s noticed.”
“Which is a win for me since you’re in my bed.”
“Well, you are a winner,” I retort, grinning at him. His cheeks flush a bit as I twirl his beard with my fingers. “My hot hockey king.”
His eyes flash with desire, and my heart skips a beat. “Before I ravish you, I need you to know, I want to introduce you to my parents.” Once more, my heart aches for this beautiful man. “We have a plot of land in Scotland, a small little house I haven’t visited in over two years. My parents are buried on our land, and I want to take you there.”
Tears spring to my eyes. “I’d love that.”
“When I said I had money, it’s because of the land and an inheritance. Peppa tried to take half, but I was smart and made her sign a prenup before we got married.” He searches my eyes. “So, if down the road, you want that baby we discussed, I promise I’ll make it happen.” A tear slips past without my realizing it, and he narrows his eyes. “Love, what have I told you about this crying? It kills me.”
I nod, quickly wiping the tear away. “It’s just, you say you’re only romantic when you’re buzzed, but Riggs, you blow me away at every turn.”
He cups my jaw, running his thumb along my bottom lip. “I don’t want you ever to question how much I love you.”
“I don’t,” I whisper against his thumb. “I feel it.”
He leans his forehead to mine, kissing my top lip. “I do too,” he whispers. “I still have regrets about suggesting we wait tillafter the wedding. I’m ready to ruin the wedding if it means you’ll be on my arm.”
I grin, stroking his jaw. “As much as I want the same, Louisa deserves the best day ever.”
He nods. “You’re right.”
“My peepaw is so unpredictable. He lost his shit when it came to Austen and Elliot with their guys, but then with Louisa and Eliza, he didn’t get upset to the point of trying to ruin lives. I just want everything to go smoothly. We’re good, no matter what. You know what I mean?”
“Yeah. I’m just gonna be in a state of pain the whole time, being so close but unable to touch you in that hot little number you’re gonna be wearing.”
I beam. “It’s okay. I’m sure there are spots we can sneak off to.”
“I’ll find them for a wee second of your time.”
He kisses me, and when he kisses me like that, all demanding need for me, I feel like I’m underwater. But I’m able to breathe as long as Riggs’s lips are on mine. He traces his hands up my back, and I wrap my arms around his neck, pulling him even closer. When we part, we’re both breathless and heat burns in his eyes. “If we keep this up, we’ll never leave this bed.”
