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Everyone laughs Brian beams back at the crowd

"So, it’s with absolute pleasure that I get to spring another surprise on you I’d like everyone to welcooes on to say so a new job offer with the teaht, trying to find her He did say Vale Caht?

My heart feels like it’s about to ju at me as I vainly scan the crowded room

But then a small tap comes to my shoulder from behind me, and I whip around in a frenzy of excited expectation

And there she is

Gorgeously beautiful, a uely notice her dad standing behind her

"Hey, lover," she says as she cocks her head at ratulations, and then the din sort ofat her in disbelief

"You’re co back to work for the Cold Fury?" I ask, still stunned to see her standing here before me

She steps towardup ateyes, she chuckles "Gray Brannon presented uess

She shakes her head "Nope Same salary, but ood deal," I admit with a smirk as my arms wrap around her I pull her in, squeeze the breath out of her, and then just hold her tight My eyes slide over her head to see Dave slass of chane

"When did you decide this?" I ask her,a steady beat of jubilation

"A few days ago Figured I’d surprise you"

"You’re rotten," I chastise "You could have been here this entire time"

"And ruin this surprise?" she asks as she pulls back and looks atone hand to the back of her neck, I reel her in for a kiss It’s instantly deep and slightly arousing, and I want to grab a cab right this htail it back to my house My Christmas dreams will come fully true once I can sink down deep inside of her It’s been forever since we’vebeen spent chastely holding her all night in her bed, because…well, no sex with Dave in the house