Stroke of Luck

His heart skipped a beat.

When her lips turned up in a smile, his pulse raced.

“That I love you, too.” She ran her fingertips along his jawline, her eyes gleaming. “And I would love to continue being your wife.”

It was as if a cloud of butterflies fluttered through him. His spirit soared.

She stepped into his arms and tipped up her sweet face, her lips parting in invitation. He captured them, his arms encircling her, drawing her close. He ached at the feel of her so soft and warm against him. Exactly where he wanted her to be.

Their lips parted, and he laughed in joyous exuberance. Then he lifted her and spun her around.

“Oh, God, I love you so much, baby. It was hell on earth these past few weeks thinking I’d lost you for good.”

“I’ve missed you, too, Quinn. Leaving you was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”

He stroked some hair back from her face. “I hope you’ll never leave again. I want you in my life always.”

Her beaming smile lit up her face, and she hugged him close, her cheek tightly against his chest, right over his heart. He cupped her head and stroked her silken hair.

After a moment, he slid his hands to her shoulders and eased her back. Then he knelt down on the floor in front of her and pulled out the small velvet box from his pocket.

“I never gave you a proper proposal.” He snapped open the box, displaying the white gold engagement ring with a two-carat, pear-shaped diamond surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds.

“April, I love you with all my heart. Will you be my wife?”

Her smile broadened until her whole face was beaming. “I will.”

He took her hand and slipped the ring on her finger. She held up her hand, gazing at the dazzling diamonds glittering in the sunlight.

He stood up, and she hugged him tightly again.

“The offer still stands if you want to annul the marriage and start anew with a big wedding,” he said.

“No. We can do a wedding for friends and family if you want, but I like the character of our inauspicious beginning. You helped me when you didn’t have to, then you asked me to marry you because you are a profoundly caring man and wanted to turn my tragic wedding day into a dream come true.” She smiled. “And you did. Especially when you brought in a second groom. That made it absolutely spectacular.”

“Speaking of which, you know Austin is convinced we’re going to continue sharing you.”

She arched an eyebrow. “Really? And what are your thoughts on that?”

He ran his hand along the back of his neck. “To tell the truth, I like the idea. I think the two of you have a special connection and, well…” He shrugged. “I find it really hot watching you and Austin having sex.”

She nibbled her lower lip. “And you won’t be jealous if I tell you I’ve fallen in love with Austin, too?”

“If I thought you were going to pick him over me, then yeah. But it’s me you’re married to. And if the three of us agree to be together, then we have the best of all possible worlds.”

Her eyes grew wide as she gazed into his.

“Is something wrong?”

She giggled. “No. Quite the opposite. I’m just amazed at how lucky I am. I’ve stumbled into the best situation ever. Having two doting husbands to fulfill my every desire.”

He tugged her closer and wrapped his arms tightly around her. “I will absolutely fulfill every desire you have, baby.” His lips captured hers in a deep, passionate kiss. “Starting right now.”

He scooped her up and carried her into the bedroom. He set her on the bed and unfastened his tie, then pulled it free and tossed it aside.

“Aren’t we going to phone Austin to let him know?” she asked.

“No need.” He shed his jacket as he walked across the room, then dropped it on a chair and tapped on another door.