“Because I know you.”
This would be a discussion for later since we arrived at our special spot. We still had five minutes before we needed to get out of the car. It was frigid outside at this time of day.
“We’re here.”
Jasmine perked up. “Can I take the blindfold off?”
I leaned across the seat and let my stubble scrape against her jawline. “Be patient.”
Turning her head, she nipped my lip. “You’re going to owe me some extra good orgasms when we get back to the house.”
“I think I can handle that task, baby.” We only had two minutes until sunrise. “It’s time. I’m going to come get you and carry you to the spot. I don’t want you slipping.”
Jasmine loved being taken care of, and I loved doing it. Stepping outside, I hoped to hell this turned out the way I wanted.
The light was barely peeking over the horizon. The ice on the lake sparkled in the early morning light. Opening the door, I grabbed the love of my life under her legs and securely held her against my chest. Even pregnant, she was still light. I was going to take her for a big hearty breakfast later … giving us fuel for orgasms.
Cradled against my neck, Jasmine spoke. “You make my life complete.”
I didn’t say a word as I sat her down and the sun peeked over the horizon. Hell, I was nervous. Getting down on one knee, I said, “Take off the blind fold, baby.”
She did as I asked and looked at me, a hand going to her mouth.
“Jasmine, until you, I was lost. You saved me in ways you’ll never know. I love you with my whole heart. I thought I was lost forever until you found me. I brought you tour place the place where we first said I love you to each other when I was here the last time. It was through that last visit we conceived Faith. This is the same place where I want you to become part of my forever. Will you do me the honor of not only being the mother of our child, but my wife?”
This spot was special to us. On our last visit, she’d brought me here after we’d stayed up all night. It was the place she came to reflect on her life. No one knew about it.
Tears came down her cheek. “Yes! Yes! Yes!”
I stood and opened the ring box. She wouldn’t be able to put it on with her gloves, but I wanted her to see it. “I bought this about nine months back, but wanted to wait until I was free.”
Inside the black velvet box, a large diamond stood on a silver band. The jewelry guy called it a princess something or other. I knew from the price tag it had to be good, so I bought it.
Jumping into my arms, Jasmine kissed me hard. I’d never tire of her taste. It was like strawberries. She sniffled. “You had this planned before I became pregnant.”
In between kisses, I tried to explain. “I planned on proposing all along. Being pregnant was an added bonus. Let’s get home and consummate this engagement.”
“I want nothing more. Bane, I never knew I could be this happy.”
“Me either, baby.”
I sat Jasmine down, looking at her face. Her glistening eyes could see into my soul. Because of her I was a better man. Even being able to see the bad and ugly, she still loved me. The darkness didn’t matter. Jasmine was my light.
THUD.
On instinct, I ducked at the sickening sound and brought Jasmine with me. It had to be a hunter, but my gut told me something was up. I always trusted my gut. If it wasn’t a hunter, a sniper was in the area. Were they looking for me? If so, what the fuck did they want with me? The first thing I needed to do was get us out of there.
If it was a sniper, I would hunt down the motherfucker and eliminate him. By the sound ricocheting through the area, he was a mile out, probably perched in a tree somewhere.
“Baby, I need to get us out of here.”
I never dreamed this could happen. I’d taken every precaution I could think of. Up here, we were supposed to be safe from any danger.
I pulled Jasmine, but nothing happened. Dead weight. Turning back, I had a sickening feeling I wasn’t willing to admit. Before my eyes, Jasmine slumped over as a red pool of blood spread from her head into the white snow.
Grabbing her shoulders, I brought her to me. “No! No! No! Baby, wake up!”
Jasmine laid before me. Lifeless. Dead.