Chapter Twenty-Three
GRAYSON
Kenzie’s face is priceless. She’s completely stunned, and I’m so glad I was able to surprise her with this moment.
“Will you marry me?” I ask, just loud enough for her to hear as the entire audience watches.
“Oh my God, yes,” she squeals, and I immediately slip the ring on her finger. As I stand, she wraps her arms around me, and we kiss like we’re the only two people on earth. I slide my tongue between her lips, unable to hold back. Happiness soars through me, knowing I’ll get to spend the rest of my life with the woman of my dreams.
The kids give some awws and ewws, and we eventually pull away when we hear Knox yell, “Get a room!” Then I see Hadleigh smacking his chest and shushing him, which causes me to laugh.
Soon we’re being bombarded by Kenzie’s family and students. They congratulate us and praise Kenzie for an amazing show.
“I’m so happy for you!” Maize squeals, pulling Kenzie into a huge hug. “And amazing job, Grayson. It went off perfectly. Kenzie’s face, the shock—pure gold,” Maize says, turning her phone around and replaying the video.
“Y’all knew?” Kenzie blurts out. “I seriously had no idea!”
“Good, that means the people in this town can keep a secret,” I taunt.
After the gym clears out and Kenzie says goodbye to her students, she interlocks her hand with mine. “How the hell were you able to pull this off without me knowing?”
I laugh, leading her to the parking lot. “I had some help from Lacey and your mom.”
“Wow, I can’t believe you pulled it off. But I’m really glad you did. That was the sweetest proposal.”
I lean over and steal another kiss when we get to her SUV. “I’m so damn glad you said yes.”
“You really thought I wouldn’t?” she teases.
“You never know. I tend to have the worst luck, and if you’d said no, I would’ve been so embarrassed and moved outta town.”
She gives me one of her signature looks and tilts her head. “And give all these single women permission to snag you? I don’t think so. You’re mine.” She wraps her arms around my neck and pulls me closer. “I love you,” she whispers against my mouth. “I can’t wait to spend forever with you and tell our children all about the pranks we pulled on one another.”
“I love you too, Kenzie. So damn much.” I take a step forward, pressing her back against the door. She grinds into me, rubbing against my erection. I’ve finally got everything I’ve ever wanted and needed and am looking forward to marrying the woman of my dreams.
“Let’s go home, Cowboy,” she suggests. “Meet you at your house.”
“Sounds like a plan,” I say.
Kenzie and I pull into my driveway in record time. I don’t even think the sheriff would’ve been able to stop us.
As soon as she gets out of her car, my mouth is on hers. We’re desperate for one another. At this rate, we won’t be able to make it inside. Eventually, we pull apart, completely breathless, and I pick her up and carry her to my bed.
When I set Kenzie down, she smirks. “I can’t believe you’re my fiancé.”
“Soon to be your husband,” I remind, leaning over and capturing her lips. We rip off each other’s clothes as we kiss, lick, and moan in pleasure. It’s not long before we’re making love.
I take my time tasting, pleasing, and making her scream my name as my tongue flicks against her clit. Kenzie fists the sheets as her back arches. “Yes, yes, yes…”
“Tell me what you want, baby,” I whisper, pulling away, teasing her as she teeters on edge.
“You,” she groans. “Please.”
I move back to her clit as I shove two fingers inside her tight pussy. She writhes under my touch, and soon, she’s screaming out her release. As she catches her breath, I trail kisses up her stomach until I meet her mouth.
“Fuck me,” she demands, tugging on my bottom lip with her teeth.
“I love seein’ you like this,” I tell her, slamming my cock into her over and over. I’m overwhelmed with emotions and feel myself quickly crumpling and don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to last.
Kenzie digs her heels into my ass, forcing me deeper as I’m about to unravel. “I’m so close…” I groan out as she sucks my neck.
With a few more thrusts, I’m a goner. My body convulses as the orgasm rips through me. She scratches her nails down my back and lets out a satisfied hum.
“Thank you for loving me,” she whispers.
“Thank you for finally letting me,” I tell her, and she giggles.
I place a kiss on her forehead and let out a content sigh as I hold her naked body. It took a while to get here, but I wouldn’t change our path. It’s made me appreciate how amazing she is.