“I hoped you would say yes to marrying me, and we could perhaps raise our own family in this home.” His voice is low, a whisper, but it is drenched in love and affection. His arms are still around my waist, he’s still holding onto me, and I’m thankful because I’m shaking.
“I . . . I . . . can’t . . . I mean . . .”
“All I need to know is if you’re happy.”
“I’ve never been happier,” I tell him. “Thank you.” I throw my arms around him, pulling him close to me.
For so long, I’ve lived in a cloud of pain and heartbreak, but Julian has dragged me out of it.
And it’s true, I’ve never been happier.
I mumble, “It’s never easy opening your heart to someone—”
“But with you, it’s been everything I needed,” Julian finishes.
THE END
The Boudreaux Universe
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Acknowledgments
I can’t thank Kristen along with her team at Lady Boss Press enough for the amazing opportunity this has been. My second book with them and it’s been an incredible journey. I hope you all enjoy Julian and Nea’s story, as much as I loved writing it.
To my BETA readers, editor, and my proofer, thank you for getting this into a beautifully polished manuscript, and for loving these two incredible characters so much.
To my readers, thank you for always being there for me. IF it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be living my dream, bringing you stories that you can fall in love with.
And to all the bloggers who love and support me, thank you so much! You are invaluable with everything you do.
Mad love,
Dani xo
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About Dani René
Dani is a USA Today Bestselling Author of a dark and deviant romance. She lives in the picturesque city of Cape Town where wine is plenty, and the views are spectacular. She's also a proud member of the Romance Writer's Organization of South Africa (ROSA). When she's not writing, she can be found binge-watching the latest TV series, or working on graphic design. She has a healthy addiction to reading, tattoos, coffee, and ice cream.
www.danirene.com
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