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"Dangerous…" I mewl, swaying my hips.

"When we relaunch the club, I want to take you somewhere. You and me, away from all of this, on a trip."

"What kind of trip?"

"The kind where you marry me," he says softly, and I feel my chest warm.

"You're kidding?" I knew this day was coming, but I didn't expect him to want to go away for it. He has such a loving, supportive family. They'll want to be a part of it. Roman's wedding was so large.

"Not kidding, Z." He's taken to calling me that a lot now. Sometimes, I go days without hearing my full name. "I know your family won't come, and I don't want it to be uncomfortable. I want to do it away from everyone, just the two of us so it's special. What do you think?"

My heart flutters a little and I can't stop smiling. This man is so thoughtful and considerate, how could I tell him no? Besides, I love him more than life itself, and I can't wait to start my life with him.

"Yes," I whisper, "so finish this club now because I want to get married before we have a baby stealing all our time." I wink at him, and he whoops loudly.

Everyone stops talking as he shouts, "She said yes! We're getting married."

The next ten solid minutes are full of congratulations and well wishes, and even a few texts to Alisa, who after everything has forgiven my mess and wants to be the baby's godmother.

My life is fuller than it's ever been. And though tension between me and my brothers is at an all-time high, Yefim has reached out a few times to tell me he's sorry.

We'll get there eventually.

But for now, the Kuzins have welcomed me with open arms, and with a wedding on the horizon, I can’t wait to see what happens next.