The herd of people started to close in on them, but Devon and Harold seemed to know that Reece and Tabby needed a moment and they held back the mob as Reece rambled on.
“I was willing to let you go because I knew I couldn’t give you what you deserved. A family. A man who would always be by your side. My company has me coming and going. But that night I knew I couldn’t bear the thought of you in another man’s arms.” Broken laughter bubbled up from him that lacked humor. “Brat, you’ve messed with my life so thoroughly I doubt I can go back to the way it was. I don’t care if I have to rearrange my entire life as long as you’re there, beside me.” He inhaled sharply. “So if that is love, then, darlin’, I do love you.”
For the second time that day Tabby couldn’t believe what she was hearing.
“So?” he asked.
“So?” she repeated.
“Will you marry me?”
She nodded her head as happy tears began to well and fall down her cheeks. “Yes. Yes.”
Reece swept her off her feet, twirling her around. Her head fell back as she laughed. When he stopped and placed her on her feet, her mind was still spinning.
“We’re getting married,” he yelled over his shoulder.
Again, the crowd exploded with applause.
With a boyish grin plastered across his face, he said, “Let’s get out of here.”
She was all for that, but they seemed to be the only two in that state of mind, because the townsfolk folded in on them. Hugs and congratulations followed. It was another hour before they freed themselves, hopped in Reece’s truck, and headed for his house.
As Reece triggered the garage and pulled into the enclosed area, Tabby turned to him. “So what did Devon say?” She didn’t need to say more, he knew she was quizzing him on how he knew he loved her.
“The other day Devon mentioned that something or someone had been screwing with my head. He contributed my uncharacteristic behavior as being in love…with Lauren.” Her gaze hardened, so he quickly added, “The second he expressed his observation, it was you who came to mind, not Lauren. In fact, Harold thought of you too.”
He paused a moment. No, it was impossible that he and Tabby had fallen victims to Whispering Cove’s gruesome threesome. He put the thought aside for a later date, focusing back on Tabby. “No woman has ever derailed me from my path, but you. I refuse to live without you.”
“What about your company?” Reaching for the door handle, she opened the door, and stepped out.
Hurrying to catch up with her, he got out and came around the vehicle before he spoke again. “I thought maybe we could collaborate. With your design talents, we could offer additional services.”
“Really?” She beamed.
Reece shoved the key in the door, twisting, and opened it to allow her entrance. “Really.”
She bubbled with excitement and spun to face him. “I have so many ideas.”
“I have a couple too. Race you to the bedroom.”
Giggling, she burst into a run, Reece hot on her trail.
Catching her at the edge of the bed, he pulled her into his arms. While his randy cock begged him to lay her down and take what was his, his mind stopped him. “We probably should talk about where we go from here.”
She frowned, glancing up to him. “What do you mean?”
“I made a couple of commitments before we got together that I have to see through. Devon and I leave next week for Denver on a job. We’ll probably be gone for a couple of weeks. Devon can stay behind and I’ll return to Whispering Cove. But I’ll need to go back to Denver within a week.”
“Reece, I don’t want you to change what you do. It’s who you are. You love it. I just want to be a part of your life.”
“Does that mean you’ll go with me?”
“I’d follow you to the ends of the world, if you asked me to.”
“Damn. How did I get so lucky?”
“You think that’s lucky?” Tabby pushed him onto his back and fell atop the bed. She moved to join him, throwing a leg over to straddle him. “I’ll show you lucky.” She angled her hips and took his cock deep inside her. “Just lie there and I’ll show you how this Easterner can ride.”
“God, woman. I love you.”
“I love you too.” She beamed above him, and then her smile grew sultry. “Now shut up and kiss me.” Her body moved in sensual waves as she rode him.
“I’m all yours.” Reece hissed as the head of his cock skimmed the back of her pussy. “Forever.” Then he closed his eyes and let her take the lead.