Reckless (Chestnut Springs, #4)

by Elsie Silver

“That night, all the best things in this world came into existence. You. Vivi. Us.” A tear spills down my cheek, and I reach up, nodding as I swipe it away. He’s right. That night changed the world. Our world.

“That night I realized I’d never get over you. Time, distance, none of it mattered. That night, I knew there would be no one like you for me. I was so sure of it. I could feel it in my bones. I still do.”

“That night we were reckless.” His voice cracks. “But god, I’d be reckless with you over and over again if it means ending up here.” That sentiment. This man. It’s like there was something missing inside me. Like I wasn’t whole, until he came along. “Yes.” I reach for the ring. “I haven’t even asked yet.” His corresponding laugh is thick. Tearful too.

“Winter Hamilton, will you marry me?” I smile through the tears. “Would hate to make a liar out of you after how long you’ve been telling people you’re going to marry me.” He winks at me. “When you know, you know.” And this time I don’t roll my eyes. I kiss him. I kiss him until there’s nothing else but his lips on mine, his hands in my hair, and his ring on my finger.

All I know is that the thing I’ve sworn I was going to get since I was a boy is about to be mine. All I know is that when I leap off that bull’s back and chuck my helmet up into the air, Winter is in my arms before it even hits the ground. All I know is that this win is only important for a few moments. Because when Winter whispers in my ear, “Hope you’re ready to do this dad thing again, because there’s another Theo doppelgänger on the way,” nothing is more important than us.