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.Better that than live with regrets strangling him day in and out, right?A buzz went through the crowd, growing louder and louder, and Royce slowly turned back around.Sadie was rushing toward the arena.She climbed the wide bars of the gate and jumped inside.He strode toward her, just short of running himself.She met him halfway and flung herself into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist, her hair brushing his cheek as she hugged him like she was afraid he’d float away if she didn’t squeeze for all she was worth.He wrapped his arms tightly around her, squeezing her back.“I don’t want you to have to give up your dreams, but I want you to choose me this time.Even if it means figuring out how to pull off a long-distance relationship, or even if I look into moving into Nashville part-time—I’m sure we could find a way.”Sadie lifted her head and placed a hand on the side of his face, her eyes peering into his.“I love you, Royce Dixon.” She pressed her mouth to his and kissed him so deeply the world around them blurred.He could hear the crowd cheering, louder applause than he’d ever gotten for winning any event.Even better, he heard it when Sadie moved her lips next to his ear and whispered, “From now on, no matter what happens, I promise I’ll always choose you.”EpilogueWith CMT playing in the background, Sadie danced around the kitchen, singing and mixing her chocolate milk.She spun over to Royce’s fridge and pulled out the green olives—he didn’t even like them, but he always kept a jar just for her, and that always made her smile.Most people who heard the story about her giving up a contract with Belle Meade Records looked at her like she was straitjacket crazy—except for Royce and Quinn and her family, who looked at her more like she was just slightly insane—and maybe she was.But she was also insanely happy, and she knew they were all thrilled to have her permanently in Wyoming as well.Shortly after she’d decided to stay, she and Royce ran into Heath Brantley at the Triple S.They got to talking about how he played the guitar, and he told her he also had a friend who played the drums, and they just so happened to be looking for a singer.After booking a few gigs, gaining a decent-size fan base that spread across the entire state, and one amazing meeting where they’d been offered a contract, they’d decided to sign with an independent record company that afternoon.It’d require less travel and promo than the contract she’d almost signed—and even better, way more letting Sadie be herself.It was perfect.If only this damn bottle of olives would open so she could celebrate properly.She banged the edge of the lid on the counter and twisted again.While she was running hot water over the top, seeing if that’d loosen it, she heard the front door—Royce had gone to check on the horses, but the booted steps across the floor meant he was back.Strong arms wrapped around her waist, and then she felt his lips on her neck.“Hey, babe,” he whispered against her skin.“Need some help with that?”“No, I—” She took a deep breath and then twisted again until the muscles in her arms shook.“Got it,” she finished, even though the lid refused to budge.Royce stepped off to the side, an amused smile on his face as he watched her struggle.“Just say the word.”Sadie beat the jar on the counter again, fighting the temptation to just crack off the top—that’d show the lid.And possibly get glass in her olives, but still, results were results.“You’re gonna break it and then get mad at me for trying to help you, just like that fateful day in the grocery store.Looking back, I think that was one of the best days of my life.”“It did start something amazing,” Sadie said.Then she glared at the jar and gave it one more twist.Nothing.She looked at Royce and stuck out her lips in a pout, hoping he wouldn’t actually make her ask for his help.He took the jar from her, and with a twist that made all the muscles in his forearms stand out, the lid popped loose.“Let me guess, you got it started for me?”“Totally.” She grinned, took it from him, and tossed an olive in her mouth.Royce skimmed his hands over her hips and then pulled her flush against his warm body and kissed her.He smelled like the outdoors, hay, and sunshine, and as she soaked in every amazing detail, a happy sigh escaped her lips.“After you called to tell me you and the guys officially signed the contract, I bought a bottle of wine.Thought we’d celebrate by opening it and watching a movie.”Royce would only take a few sips and then switch to Coors, but that was okay.Cuddling up next to him and watching a movie sounded like perfection.She nodded and tipped onto her toes to kiss him.“Grab the corkscrew while I get the bottle and glasses?”“Sure,” she said, although she was reluctant to leave Royce’s embrace.She rummaged through the utensil drawer until she found the corkscrew.When she turned around, Royce was down on a knee, something very sparkly and ringlike pinched between his fingers.Afraid she’d accidentally faint and end up with the corkscrew embedded in her skin, she set it on the counter.Light bounced off the diamond ring as he held it up higher.“Sadie Hart, you know I love you.I don’t even want to imagine what my life would be like if you hadn’t come back into it, and I promise to spend every day of the rest of it trying to make you happy
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IndexWarren Adler Wojna państwa Rose 01 Wojna państwa Rose
§ Menzel Iwona W poszukiwaniu zapachu snów 01 W poszukiwaniu zapachu snów
Lachlan M D Synowie boga 01 Synowie boga (2)
Robbins Harold Handlarze snów 01 Handlarze snow
§ Rudnicka Olga (01) Zacisze 13 Zacisze 13
Reynard Sylvain Piekło Gabriela 01 Piekło Gabriela
Kalifornijska noc 01 Kalifornijska noc Adler Elizabeth
Alexandra Bracken Mroczne umysły 01 Mroczne umysły
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