Drake Forever (Unrestrained 7)

We stopped on the street corner, waiting for the light.

"We're so lucky to be here," I said, pulling him closer, my arm around his. "I love Manhattan. I enjoyed San Francisco, but it isn't home."

"No, it isn't."

We kissed, and the kiss was warm and full of affection.

"Oh, I have something special for you," he said and reached into his pocket to pull out a small box. "Here, my love. To the happiest five years of my life. May we have sixty-five more years together. Or more."

I took the box from his hand and covered my mouth. "Drake," I said. "You didn't have to. I thought we agreed that we'd hold off on gifts until we go away to Nassau for our weekend."

I gave him a playful frown, although I was happy to receive a gift from him. I untied the bow and opened the box, to find inside a green gemstone ring, Marquise cut with two large white diamonds on either side. It was magnificent.

"Is it an emerald?"

"No," Drake said and slipped the ring on my finger. "A green diamond."

"Green?" I asked and admired the ring on my finger. It fit perfectly, of course.

"Yes," Drake said and took my hand, kissing my knuckles. "The rarest of rarities for the rarest of women. My perfect match."

I looked deep into his eyes and felt my chest tighten with emotion.

"I love you," I whispered and we embraced.

"I love you," he replied. "So much."

We kissed again and then we were bumped by the passing pedestrians as they made their way down 7th Avenue.

Drake smiled at me and we started walking again, hand in hand.

"The green tint isn't caused by inclusions, like other colored diamonds, but by radiation. I saw it and it made me think of your green eyes, so I had to buy it."

"You are a hopeless romantic," I said with a smile, swinging his arm as we walked.

"I am." He raised my hand to his lips once more to kiss my knuckles.

Of course, it was then that the sky opened up again and the rain began to fall, our brief reprieve over.

"Let's go back and get in the car," Drake said and pulled me back in the direction of the Russian Tea Room, where our car was parked. "I wanted to walk for a while, but Mother Nature apparently has different plans."

"She does," I said and laughed as we ran back to the car, me doing my best to run in my three-inch heels. I saw John wait while we passed, a smile on his face.

We finally arrived at the car and by then, my hair and face was covered in raindrops and Drake's hair was hanging in his eyes in this very sexy way. He opened the door for me and I slipped inside. He went around to the other side and got in, then John got in the driver's side and turned on the car.

"Thanks, John, for letting us indulge ourselves for a little walk," Drake said when the car pulled out of its spot.

"Don't mention it, Dr. Morgan. It's too bad it had to start raining again."

We drove through the busy street and Drake turned to me, leaning in closer so that his mouth was by my ear.

"It's just as well," Drake murmured and took my hand. "I have plans for you when we get home, Katherine," he said, squeezing my hand suggestively.

"You do?" I whispered, smiling. My body warmed immediately.

"Oh, yes," Drake said, his voice low and sexy. "I have very special plans for you tonight. I hope you're not too tired, but even if you are, I promise I'll wake you up."

"I know you will. Just the thought of finding out what you have planned will be sure to keep me awake."