“I was thinking of buying it.” I looked at him with wide eyes. “It has five bedrooms and an apartment in the basement for Rosie to live in.”
“Oh my God.” I started crying as I wrapped my arms around his neck. “Alex. I love it.”
“I love you,” he breathed into my ear as he held me. “I love you more than I’ve ever loved anyone before, you and Lindsay. I want us to build a future of memories and happiness.”
I stared as he pulled back and dropped to the floor. A little hand touched my leg and I glanced down at Lindsay as she smiled at me. “Lindsay.” I breathed as I realized that everyone was walking inside now. I didn’t look but assumed that phones were out. I touched Lindsay’s hand and looked back at Alex with blurry eyes.
“Meeting you changed my life, Soledad. I have never felt that way so fast with anybody and I knew that I was taking a lot on. I didn’t care, and I’d go to the ends of the Earth for you.” I dropped down with him, hugging Lindsay to me as I stared at him.
“You did,” I sobbed as he smiled.
“We have surpassed a lot. Now it is our time, Soledad. Will you do me the honors of marrying me?” I rested my face in my hands as Lindsay walked over to him. “I want both of you forever making memories in this house if you want it. If not, we can get an
other one. Anything for you, Sol.”
“I love the house. I love you. I’ll marry you,” I cried as I threw myself into his arms. We kissed slowly as he held me in his arms before everyone started clapping and cheering. Eventually, he slipped a beautiful ring on my finger and I fussed over it before I remembered my own intentions. It wasn’t Christmas yet, but this was the right time. “Can I see the rest of the house?”
He turned lights on, so we could see, taking me to the downstairs rooms as we all looked around. They were perfect for guests and I smiled as we walked up the wide stairs. Everyone followed, and Lindsay held our hands as the ring pressed into my skin, making me want to hyperventilate. I saw the master that overlooked the water though all I could see was the reflection of the moon on the choppy surface. There were two more rooms, both big and with views of the water as well. This house was more than I could have ever imagined.
I watched as Lindsay claimed her room and walked slowly to the other one. Alex followed me as Lindsay chattered about her room, wrapping his arms around my waist. “What do you want for this room? An office?”
“I was thinking that it would make a great nursery.” I spoke softly, and he tightened his arms before he rubbed my stomach.
“Nursery?” Alex confirmed as I swallowed the lump in my throat.
“I found out after the shooting. There was so much going on and I… focused on that. I wasn’t sure if this would even happen for me with everything going on. It is though. I am close to the three-month mark and we can tell everyone.”
“You’re pregnant.” He said as I smiled and turned in his arms.
“I am.” I confirmed as he kissed me.
“Figures you would up the ante,” Alex told me before he kissed me. He pulled me close and I laughed against his mouth as people came in to see what was happening. “She’s having a baby.” He told them as he held me close. There were gasps and tears as everyone hugged me. I picked Lindsay up and gazed into her eyes as she stared at me.
“I’m going to be a big sister?” Lindsay asked as I nodded. “We’re going to live in this house?” I nodded again.
“We’re going to make a new life, baby.” I hugged her as Alex slipped an arm around me, hugging us both to him.
I felt the pieces fall into place.
24
Sneak Peak: Claimed
I have only days to find a wife.
Claiming any woman is not a problem if you have deep pockets
My parents want me to be married,
And this time it's an ultimatum.
With both the royal line and my freedom at stake,
I don't have a choice but to find the 'right kinda girl.'
Someone who is okay to put up this pretence.
Someone who doesn't object to my playboy lifestyle.