Dirty Liars

  She grimaced at the used of her fake surname. “I get what you’re saying, but I honestly think you are working yourself up over nothing. What is this all about, Nik?”

  His deep sigh set alarm bells off in her head, those sounds turning into sirens when the man’s expression morphed into something far more mischievous and he dropped to one knee.

  “Oh shit.”

  Nikolai chuckled from his position on the ground, his hand slipping in to pull out a black satin looking box. An arched eyebrow indicated his humorous surprise. “Not the reaction I was going for, but I can work with it.”

  She trembled, one hand coming to cover her mouth, the heavy lashes that shadowed her cheeks flew up.

  “Harper. You’ve given me so much over this last year,” he whispered, Nikolai’s face was full of strength, shining with a steadfast and serene peace. “You gave me hope, love, and now a child. Will you give me one more thing and let me give you something in return?”

  Joy bubbled in her laugh. “Yes.”

  His grin flashed briefly, dazzling against his olive skin. “Marry me and let me give you my name. Something that can really be yours and not something some admin at the Bureau made up for you?”

  “Yes,” she whispered through tears, eyes widening as he popped open the box to reveal the gorgeous princess cut engagement ring. Her trembling turned into a full body shake as he slipped the ring on her finger and she reached out to tug him to her before she even realized what she was doing. “Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.”

  His lips pressed against hers, then gently covered her mouth. The moment they touched, all thoughts ceased for her. Harper felt like she had suddenly been consumed with heat, burning more intense than the summer heat. Her arms came up to wrap around him and pull him tighter to her. She could feel Nikolai’s cock hardened against her under the onslaught, the feel of Harper’s body grinding against his. Strong thick arms encompassed her in warmth.

  God, she loved this man.

  Eventually air became necessary and Nikolai pulled back only enough to breathe. “I’m really glad you said yes, otherwise this could have been embarrassing,” he murmured, titling his head in the direction of the kitchen.

  Harper laughed when she saw not only the wait staff who had been brought in tonight, but Nikolai’s brother, Mason. The lot of them stood crammed together in a huddle while peering through the doorway.

  “She said yes,” Nikolai called over to them with huge grin.

  His announcement was met with a valley of cheers and she buried her face into him. “Oh god.”

  Nikolai’s chuckle caused his chest to rumble. “No backing out now.”

  His words were in jest but as she looked up at him a strange, faintly eager and needy look flashed in his eyes.

  “Never.”

  Harper reclaimed his lips, losing herself in the maelstrom of emotions that threatened to pull her under. The man before her may have his faults and she had her own issues as well, but together they were perfect in their imperfection. Them and all their dirty lies.

  The End

  Sydney Lea is an avid reader who enjoys falling in love with one book boyfriend after another. After years of dreaming up Mr Perfect, she has finally put pen to paper and created him herself. Whether your ideal man is a bad boy, law enforcement, shifter, vampire, cowboy or alien, she has something for everyone.

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