Fighting for Us (Bailey Brothers, #2)

by Claire Kingsley

I’m sorry for all the ways I made things harder. I’m trying to make it up to you, but I don’t know if it will ever be enough. You waited for me for so long. That still blows me away.” “It’s simple. I waited because you’re my best friend and I love you. Because you sacrificed everything for me. And because I knew you’d be worth the wait, no matter what.” Idly rubbing my ring finger, he tucked my hair behind my ear with his other hand. “Grace, you’re worth everything. And there’s something I need to ask you.” My heart fluttered in my chest. His eyes were intent on mine, holding me captive. “The first time I did this, I made a big show out of it. And that was fun. I’m glad I did it that way. But this is different. This question, this moment, isn’t about a grand gesture in front of the whole town. It’s about you and me.” Swallowing hard, I nodded. “Grace Miles, I’ve loved you my whole life, and I’m going to love you until the day I die. It would be my greatest honor if you would spend those days with me, as my wife. I promise you, I’ll spend the rest of my life loving you with everything that I am.” He leaned closer, brushing his nose against mine. “Will you marry me?” Closing my eyes, I melted against him. His arms wrapped around me and he buried his face in my neck. “Yes,” I said softly in his ear. He squeezed me tight, almost crushing me against him. “I love you so much.” “I love you too.”