Chapter Fifty Four

She turned to find damien smiling at her.

"What? Did I project again?"

Maybe a little, but I'm also smiling because I love to hear you giggle and laugh. That is the sweetest music I've heard all day.

She smiled broadly for him and her throat got a little tight.

"Oh, damien, that is so romantic, no wonder I fell in love with you."

She went over to him and hugged him fiercely. He grunted and hooked a paw around her waist and hugged her back the best he could.

They went out to the living room and curled up on the couch. They were both dozing off when they heard the delivery truck pull up in the driveway. She got up and went to the front door.

Do you want me to hide in the basement?

She looked over at him, grinning.

"Nope, I want you by my side while these guys are in the house."

She waved him over and she put her arm over his shoulders, hugging him to her ribcage.

As you wish, my love. It is my pleasure to stand by your side.

"It's not just my wish, damien, I'm yours, so you are here to