Chapter 111: Grace
Rhys lips crashed into mine. I had no idea how he had managed to twist his body from his seat to be so over me, but I didn’t care. I didn’t care that Leon was in the front seat driving us to an unknown destination. I didn’t care that everyone could see us as we passed. I didn’t care that it was slightly uncomfortable; I was grateful for the seat that was holding me up. My hands roamed his body, and my lips parted to grant him entrance. A warmth settled in my core, and I wanted more, even though I knew now wasn’t the time, and it was quite clear, he wanted more too.
“Okay lovebirds, we’re approaching.”
We pulled apart, both completely breathless and not wanting to stop. My face heating again now that I was more than a little aware that we weren’t alone.
“Look out the window.” Rhys coaxed.
I turned and felt my breath catch. We were surrounded by snow in what looked like the middle of the mountains. I frowned slightly. I didn’t think we had been driving that long, but I couldn’t remember ever seeing mountains in any direction of the packhouse. Had I just been not looking for it? Or had I been more wrapped up in Rhys than I had thought?
“Where are we?” I asked in confusion.
“Does it matter?” Rhys smirked, offering me his hand with a mischievous smile.
“No, I guess not,” I answered hesitantly taking his hand. We were clearly near the top of a mountain. There was trees in nearly every direction. Birds were flying around freely, and wildlife could be seen in all directions, and for the first time since that night I killed Ethan, I felt a stir in my soul that just wanted to run.
Slowly a cabin came into view, and I looked at Rhys curiously. “Whose house is that?” I asked as we pulled into the long drive that led up to it.
“Mine.” Rhys answered casually. “Well, ours now. I haven’t been here in a long time, but I had someone come scout it out and clean it up for us, so we could have a few days away from everything.”
“Like a vacation?” I asked in surprise.
“Not like, it is a vacation.”
“But we’re at war!” I exclaimed as the car came to a stop.
“Yea, and if I waited for every war to be over, I would never get a break.” Rhys answered with a slight chuckle as he pulled me toward the door. “And as far as I know, you’ve never had a vacation either.”
“No,” I answered uneasily. “The only place I ever went was the city a handful of times when I was child, and that was only ever for a short period of time.”
“Perfect.” Rhys smiled and I shivered as I stepped out of the car and the cold air hit me.
“But why did I need to dress so fancy for a vacation?” I asked. “And I didn’t bring anything with me... What will I wear?”
“Nothing,” Rhys smirked, leading me up the pathway to the cute little cabin.
“Rhys!” I exclaimed in horror.
“I’m kidding,” Rhys laughed. “I had Alana secretly pack a bag the other day. Everything you need should be in there.”
I breathed sigh of relief. I might love the guy, but that did not mean I wanted to be walking around naked for an undisclosed amount of time or in the same dress and panties that he had already been soaked from our little car ride shenanigans.
The inside of the cabin was adorable. As soon as we entered, I was met with the warmth coming from the fireplace, which was greatly appreciated. There was a couch and a love seat sitting catty-corner to each other, facing toward the tv and fireplace. On the other side was a small kitchen with a fridge, an oven and some counter space with a sink that looked a little luxurious and out of place. There was a little wooden spiral staircase that led up to a little loft where I assumed our bed was, and just off the kitchen there was a door that led into the bathroom.
“Do you like it?” Rhys asked, watching my face closely.
“I love it,” I answered. “But Leon is here, where is he going to sleep?”
“I actually have quite a few guards,” Rhys replied easily. “So, they’ll rotate around. There’s a house about a mile away or so that is bigger, so we can accommodate staff, and still have our own space.”
“I love that,” I answered, smiling up at him.
“Come on,” He led me toward the backdoor that led to the outside.
“Why?” I asked, not understanding exactly.
“Trust me?” He asked.
I nodded, not trusting myself to speak as he slid the sliding door open. The cold air sent a shiver down my spine, but I kept walking, surprised there was no snow in our path. I looked around and I jolted in surprise. Roses were scattered all over the path and in the snow, leading to what looked to be a cliff’s edge, and just past it was the most incredible sunset I had ever seen in my life. The way the light touched everything below us left everything golden. I had never seen anything so beautiful; it was so worth the cold.
Rhys suddenly dropped to one knee and turned me toward him, so I was facing him and I let out a small gasp as I realized what was happening.
“Grace, we have had a wild start to our relationship. We have had to work through more things than most couple have to work through in a lifetime. And I still want to stand by your side for the rest of our lives, through every challenge and every battle that is to come our way. I have already claimed you as my mate, and I would like us to take the next step and become my Luna Queen officially. Gracie, would you do me the greatest honor and become my wife?”
I could see the nerves swirling in his eyes, but he was my forever, and I couldn’t imagine life without him anymore.
“Yes.” I breathed out the single word, unable to say literally anything else.
He picked me up by the waist and twirled us around, and I leaned in to kiss his lips. I had never imagined getting married in my life. I had never imagined having a knight in shining armor. I had never thought the life I was creating for myself was possible. But it was. I was here with my love, and there might not be such thing as a happily ever after, but a happily ever now was enough, and my god, for the first time in my life, I was fucking happy.
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