After Rain Falls (River of Rain, #2)

by C.E. Ricci

“The real question is what do you want, mo grá? You’re the one who took two bullets. So, whatever you want, I’ll give it to you. Anything, fucking everything. Say the word, baby, and it’s yours.” He pauses and eyes me for a second. “Just no ass tattoos.” I grin and shake my head because that’s the last thing I want from him right now. “How ‘bout something better.” “All ears.” “I want all of your secrets,” I say, my brow raised. “Nothing is hidden between us ever again.” “Done.” Not a hint of hesitation. Nodding, I add, “I want you to move in with me.” This time he does hesitate, his forehead creasing. “You don’t think it’s too soon?” I shake my head and smirk, pulling on his shirt so he’ll lean in and kiss me. “How can it be too soon when we already had a thirty-five-day trial run?” He lets out a soft chuckle, his nose brushing against mine lightly. “Fair point.” “And I want you,” I swallow harshly, my grip on his hair tightening. “I want you for the rest of my life.” “Is that a proposal, River Lennox?” he asks with a lilt of amusement in his voice. “I mean, you’re already my fiancé, so—” He glares daggers at me and I can’t help but grin like a damn idiot. Playing with the hair at the base of his skull, my eyes dance between his. “Trust me, baby. You’d know it if it was.” A smirk crosses his lips. “All right, then. Anything else you’d like to request?” I pull back and give myself a moment to think about it. About what else I could possibly want from him. To share with him....