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.Having him back in my life has just proved our relationship was meant to last and my love for him over the last decade never wavered.Maybe it’s my time to give in, to make the sacrifice and leave Rockport.After watching my staff at the inn run the show for the last two weeks, I’m confident they could take it on in my absence.I know I can’t sell the place; too much of my childhood and my family is wrapped up in it to ever consider that, but taking a step back and working less might be an option.The commute to and from Boston is a long one, and I know it will be hard on both of us during tourist season, yet I feel like I need to make the suggestion.“Beck,” I say, trying to maintain my composure, caught somewhere between elation and guilt.“Let’s talk about this first.”“There’s nothing to talk about, Kels,” he says, with a finality to his tone.“I don’t want to be away from you.I’ve done the whole hard ass detective bit and I’m over it.Coming home to you was the best decision I’ve ever made and sticking around isn’t really open for discussion.It’s a done deal.” He smirks at me and I shake my head.“You’ve always been a stubborn ass,” I say, climbing onto his lap and slinging my arms around his neck.“Oh, yeah and you’re so easy going,” he says, sarcastically, before I silence him with a kiss.When I pull away, Beck is smiling, his eyes lighting up and he laughs a little.“What?”“I was just thinking back to when I left ten years ago and how fucking adorable you looked, pouting and being all indignant,” he says, laughing.“Oh, now you can laugh about it.I was legit pissed at you.”“I think you perfected the pouty face better than anyone I know.Your arms crossed over your chest, that full bottom lip pushed out; you couldn’t have been cuter.Fuck knows how I got my shit together and left after seeing you like that.”I shake my head at him again.“I guess all that matters now is we’re together.” And even though he’s firm in his decision, I bring it up again.“Beck, are you sure this is what you want?”“I’ve never been more sure of anything,” he says, tucking my hair behind my ear with his fingers.“I need you to stop worrying about this.I can see it written all over your face.You aren’t making me do this, Kels; I want to be here with you.”“Okay,” I say, still unsure of it all, but I need to trust in his words.“Baby, I know there was a time in my life when all I ever wanted to do was leave this town.But things change, people change, and coming back home made me realize this is where I belong.” He takes a deep breath as his beautiful blue eyes focus on mine.“This is my home.You are my home, Kels.”Beck takes my face in his hands, kissing me softly as I feel the tears begin to fall.I can’t believe this is happening.Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we’d be together again, let alone, be together in Rockport, finally getting our happily ever after.“I love you so much, Beck,” I whisper against his mouth, smiling.“I love you too, Kelsey.”After another session in the sand, Beck and I head over to the pub to talk with Pop and maybe have dinner.It’s been a long day already, filled with more excitement and happiness than I’ve felt in years and after the incident with Jason, both Beck and I needed some good news.We walk in and Pop has the design plans and the blueprints for the renovations on the bar top, his eyes focused on them, his look stern.“What’s going on, Pop?” Beck asks, and when Pop sees us together, he beams.“There’s my baby girl,” he says and I almost start to cry.I’ve always been his baby girl; even when my dad was alive, but knowing he’s the closest thing to a father I have left makes my heart ache just a little.I give Pop a quick hug and kiss on the cheek, but he pulls me in again and squeezes me tightly.When he lets go, I see something in his eyes that I haven’t seen in a long time.Happiness.I guess I’m not the only one who’s over the moon about Beck deciding to stay.Pop hastily turns away before I can say anything and starts talking with Beck about the renovations to O’Loughlin’s.“Geez, Pop, if I didn’t know better, I’d think you’re damn ready to give this place up,” Beck says, seeming a little overwhelmed by what Pop is telling him.“Son, I’ve been working since I was fourteen.It’s about time I retire and spend my days fishing and babysitting grandkids.” Pop shoots me a look and then winks.I roll my eyes and shake my head.It’s only been a few hours since Beck told us he’s sticking around and already Pop’s got me knocked up.The two guys talk while I have a few drinks and order us a platter of appetizers.Listening to Beck talk makes me feel so much better.I can see a spark in his eyes as his ideas grow, the two of them working together to turn O’Loughlin’s into something it should have been many years ago [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]