Seductive Knight (27 page)
Authors: Tierney O'Malley
“You even know about my dog!”
“We’ll make sure they are here to attend your wedding,” Kirsten said in an overly excited tone.
“She hasn’t agreed yet,” Teta said.
“How long is she going to make him kneel there?”
“I think he’s been doing that quite a lot.”
“Going down?”
“Probably used to it now.”
“I bet.”
Alex couldn’t tell who said what. Her mind was in a riot, her heart ready to explode.
“You guys are naughty,” Kirsten said.
“How’d you know about going down?” Bors snarled.
“Shush!”
Soft, controlled laughter echoed around her. Smiling, she threaded her fingers through Gawain’s hair. She loved this man with all her being. How could she not marry him? “I’ve loved you since we were young, Gawain, and I’ve waited for this moment to come. Yes, Gawain Knight, I will marry you.”
Gawain grinned, then kissed her hand. She watched as he slipped the ring around her finger.
Cheers and clapping erupted. The band began playing again.
As soon as Gawain stood up, he hugged her tight. “I love you.”
“I love you more, Gawain.”
They were about to kiss when the brothers clapped Gawain on the back. They teased him mercilessly making him blush. He looked adorable. When all the hugging and crying was done, Bors announced that he was hungry. Everyone agreed it was time to eat.
Gawain took hold of her hand. “Come.”
“Where are we going?”
“To the kitchen.”
“Are you hungry? The food is outside.”
“I know. And I’m not hungry.”
In the kitchen, Gawain wrapped his arms around Alex’s waist and then pulled her tight. “Did you know that I’ve witnessed my mom and dad kiss each other passionately in this kitchen?”
“No, I didn’t know that.”
“And my brothers, too.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. I thought there must be some kind of a magic floating around in here that makes two people let go of their defenses and give in with what their hearts dictate. So I never stayed here alone with Teta in case that magic ribbon started floating around.”
Alex laughed. “She’s a nice grandma.”
“I know. Still. Anyway, I told myself that someday, I’d bring my special someone here. Maybe if I’m right about the magic this kitchen holds, it would bind our love and make it stronger.”
Alex noticed how Gawain’s eyes got misty. She cupped his face and then ran her thumb back and forth on his cheeks. “With or without this kitchen’s magic, our love has already rooted. It is strong. It’s nice to think this place is magical though.”
“Tell me you love me.”
“I love you, my Knight. To the moon and back a hundred times over. Cross my heart.”
About the Author
Tierney O’Malley graduated from PATTS College of Aeronautics and worked for an airline company. She also worked for Haribon Foundation, a non‐governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of natural resources. She resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, their two daughters and a golden retriever. Tierney would like to hear from you.
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