Priceless Treasure(71)

“A little stubbornness is good for a lady. It means the menfolk won’t be able to treat her wrong,” Joseph said.#p#分页标题#e#

“All right. Let’s wait a few years to focus on Jasmine or any of the other grandkids,” Richard told them. “Right now, it’s time to set our eyes on Lance. We’ve been leaving him to his own devices for too long. It’s time to find him a bride.”

“I don’t think we’re going to have to look too far,” Richard said with a laugh.

“Did we miss something?” George asked.

“I can’t believe neither of you noticed him and Savvy’s little sister sending each other some pretty heated looks at the wedding,” Richard said with glee.

“Why in the world didn’t you say something sooner?” Joseph demanded.

Richard smiled. “We’ve been busy.”

“That’s true,” George said.

“So let’s get started,” Joseph told the men.

“Agreed,” his brothers said, and they all leaned a little closer.

Heaven was right where they sat. They had a view of the crystal-clear water and the dark, thundering skies. And they could see in their mind’s eye even more houses filled up all around them with love, laughter, and plans for tomorrow.





Contine reading for an excerpt from the first book in the Baby for the Billionaire Series:





The Tycoon’s Revenge

Book One in the Baby for the Billionaire Series

by





Melody Anne





Prologue


A star fell from the heavens and Jasmine watched in awe as the light slowly dimmed, and then disappeared entirely.

The feel of Derek’s hand stroking her back was pure bliss, and she felt as if she could lie here all night long, never return to the real world. This place they’d created together was perfect — no father telling her it was wrong, no worries, no troubles.

“I love you so much, Jasmine,” Derek whispered in her ear. “You are my world, my life.”

“You know how much I love you,” she replied, lifting her head to accept the gentle kiss from his lips. Her body melted all over again at his slightest touch.

“I hate having to take you back home tonight,” he said, pulling her even closer.

“Then don’t,” she begged.

“Your father would hunt us down,” he told her.

“I don’t care. I know what I want and that’s to be with you, Derek.”

“Then we should run away together. I’ve actually been thinking about it a lot, about moving on from here.” As she flinched, he added, “Only with you, my love; I’d never leave you behind. Here’s my idea. My dad will be fine. He’s starting his new business. It’s foolproof. He wants me to run it with him, but I have bigger dreams than running a computer store. I want to go to the city, intern for someone like Bill Gates, learn from them, and make something of myself,” he said, passion flowing through his young voice.

“You already are someone special, Derek. You won my heart, and I’ve given it to you for life,” she said, kissing his neck as the full moon washed its light over their naked bodies.

“You make me feel special — make me feel as if there’s nothing I can’t do.”

“That’s because you’re Superman,” she told him with a giggle. “Definitely more powerful than a locomotive…”

He laughed, then grew serious again. “What do you say? I’ll take care of you if you come with me. We can get married and start our lives in the city,” he promised. “You can even go to cooking school and open that café you’ve always talked about.” He grew more excited as he spoke.#p#分页标题#e#

Jasmine paused as she thought about what he was asking of her. Could she leave it all behind? If Derek left, though, what would she have to stay for? Nothing worth keeping. She loved her father, but he was so cold most of the time — how much would he miss her, really? He’d eventually get over his anger and their relationship would heal, though it might take a few years.

Derek would have to come back. His father and cousins were here, and they were all closer than most families. The three boys were more siblings than cousins. She’d just be starting a new adventure with the boy she loved, but she wouldn’t be cutting her ties here completely.

“Yes. I’ll come with you. You have to give me a few days, though,” she asked.

Derek pulled her on top of him with a laugh. Jasmine was a little sore, but the pleasure far outweighed the discomfort. The two of them made love beneath the stars, their joy shining even brighter.