Undeniably Unexpected (Boston's Irresistible Billionaires, #6)

by J. Saman

“I love you,” I say, because I can now, because we crossed that threshold last night and I’m no longer afraid of it. “I don’t say that lightly, Keegan.” “I know you don’t.” She opens her eyes. “I love you too. That’s why this is terrifying.” “My mum told me the best things are worth risking everything for.”

“But I’m not chasing anymore. I’ve found what matters, and it’s all right here in this hotel suite. Now it’s just about protecting it, and I won’t let anyone fuck with you or with Fen. I won’t.”

“I believe the proper term is romance author,” my grandmother snaps despite her polished Queen of Boston smile. “And I couldn’t be prouder of her. I have all of her books sitting on my shelves. Keegan is a talented and incredible woman. She’s a doctor and a published author. How many of you standing here can say that? Demeaning what is a respected and valued profession and form of artistic expression is unacceptable in any capacity.”

“My darling, I just want you happy and safe. That’s all. And now all our best-laid plans might be for naught.”

“I’m not a damsel in distress. I don’t write women like that, and I won’t be one now. I want to fight this with you.”

“I don’t need you to be my hero, Loomis. I need you to be the guy by my side who fights along with me, has my back, and doesn’t try to push me out the door because things get tough or because he thinks that’s what I need.”

“I don’t deserve you.” “I know.” She pats my shoulder. “You never will because I’m pretty incredible.”

She’s the pulse of my heart, and I can’t exist without her.

And I would give up every film, every award, every moment of fame to protect them both. I love her. Pure, plain, simple. She’s the beat of my heart.”

“She’s Octavia Abbott-Fritz,” Katy, Owen, Wren, Kenna, Sorel, and Stone all say at once.

is. But I don’t want to wait anymore, Keegan. I’m done with the fear. I don’t want to take it slow. Not with you.”

“What do you want?” “Everything,” I say without hesitation. “All of it. Everything we had on the island and more. Now. You, here, me, us. I want your organizational mania and your terrible cooking experiments that you think are delicious and the way you hog the covers⁠—”

“I love you,” I say simply. “I never thought I could say that to anyone and mean it. Not like this. I’ve hidden my feelings and bottled up my love for so long. I’ve spent my life running in the other direction, but I can’t help but run toward you. I love you so much, Keegan Fritz, and I want this life with you.”

“Trust that it’s real and not just a holiday fling or a safety net so I keep Fen. Say yes because you love me too, and it feels good to be reckless and defy the odds.”

“I love you. I know my life is chaotic, and I know this won’t always be easy. But I promise you, Keegan Fritz, I will never take a single day with you for granted.”

“I love you too. And I’m not looking for easy. I’m looking for worth it.”

“Worth it,” I echo, my voice filled with wonder. “That’s us, love. That’s absolutely us.”

“You’re the best thing that’s happened to me since... well, maybe ever. You and Fen. You’ve breathed life into me. I was going through the motions, but I don’t think I was living until I met you.”

“Keegan Fritz, you dirty, gorgeous girl will be the death of me. Turn over,”

“Fen, lad. Who’s that?” He points at me. I laugh. Fen’s had so much trouble saying Keegan. “Did you finally get him to master it?” “Almost. Here. Come, lad, who’s that?” “Mama.” My eyes bulge out of my head and my heart stops. And dammit, more freaking tears that are now blurring my vision. I climb up onto my knees. “Mama?” Loomis shrugs. “If you’re okay with it. Keegan is a tough one.” “If I’m okay with it? I’m freaking great with it. Ah! Say it again.” I crawl toward Fen and take him in my arms, kissing his chubby little face. “Who am I? What’s my name?”