Saved by the Lieutenant (Winter Rescue)

Epilogue

JAKE

I feel Amy slide out of bed, waking me up. A grin forms on my face as I hear light footsteps make their way across our bedroom floor. It's Christmas day and I know that Amanda's excited to get the day started. I would’ve preferred to have it start with being inside of her, but that will come later. I have a surprise for the woman I love, one that I think will come as a shock to her. I know that she'll not be expecting it.

It's been three weeks since the showdown in the cabin, it's been a hard three weeks. I'm back to work as is Amanda, but we're both left with scars from our encounters with Callum. Both of us have nightmares, Amy's because she has dreams about me being dead and I have dreams about her, about the fear I felt when I woke up and realized that he'd gotten to her. I was supposed to protect her, and I failed. I breathe a little easier knowing that I got to her in time, before he was able to hurt her.

It took us hours to give our statements and get checked out at the hospital. Amanda and I had to stay for observation as the doctors were worried about me having a concussion as I had passed out from the blow to my head, and they were concerned about the shock that Amanda was in. Thankfully, we were both free to leave the next day.

We slept for hours, something we both needed, and by the time we woke, it was nighttime. I listened to her recant everything that had happened in the cabin while I was unconscious. My gut clenches at the mere thought of that asshole hurting her, but my woman is amazing and she didn’t go down without a fight. She came out swinging and did what she could to stay alive. I have no doubt that she’d have escaped him had I not turned up when I did.

I’m beyond proud of the woman she is and I wouldn’t change a thing about her. I love her exactly the way that she is.

Arriving home was hard for Amanda, there was crime scene tape still around Mrs. Dorrit’s home, Amy took one look and burst into tears. I took her home with me and we’ve been staying here ever since. I’m not sure if she’ll return to her own house, but if she does, I’ll be with her.

Amy is my future and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than with her.

When Amanda was finally back to full strength, she immediately got started on organizing Mrs. Dorrit's funeral. Although not many people attended, it was a lovely service and I know that Amy was happy with how it turned out. She was able to say goodbye to her friend and I’m hoping this brought Amy some peace because she’s been feeling so guilty about Mrs. Dorrit’s death.

I hear the coffee machine and know that it’s my time to wake up. I slide out of bed, nabbing my pajama pants and sliding them onto my body. I open the drawer in my nightstand and pull out the blue velvet box. Once Amanda and I had returned home, I went ring shopping and found the perfect ring. I’m not waiting around any longer. I wasted two years by leaving, now I’m going to do what I’ve always wanted and that’s to make Amy my wife.

I make my way to the kitchen, the small velvet box burning a hole in my pocket. As Amy bustles around making coffee, her back to me, I take a deep breath and step forward.

“Amy,” I say, my voice cracking with nerves. I drop down on one knee as I open the box to reveal the sparkling ring nestled inside.

She turns around, a bright smile lighting up her face at the sight of me holding the box.

“Jake?” she breathes, her eyes bright and filled with tears. I see so much love and happiness shining in them. Just as I had hoped.

“Amy, these past few years have been tough, and walking away from you was the stupidest decision I made. The past few weeks have solidified what I already knew —you're the love of my life— always have been and always will be. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?”

The tears that had welled in her eyes start to fall as she covers her mouth in shock. Without a word, she nods vigorously, unable to contain her joy. I slide the ring onto her finger, feeling like the luckiest man alive as she throws her arms around. I press my lips against hers, tasting the sweet salt of her tears as I deepen the kiss.

In that moment, surrounded by the soft glow of Christmas lights and the promise of a future together, I know that I’ll never walk away again. This is where I’m supposed to be and who I’m supposed to be with.

I gently pull back, the two of us still clinging to one another, I feel content and at peace. She smiles through her tears, a smile that’s so bright and so pure that it makes my heart clench.

“Yes,” she finally whispers, her voice thick with emotion. “Yes, Jake, a thousand times yes.”

I hold her close, savoring this moment that we'll remember for the rest of our lives. I can’t wait for the day that she finally becomes Mrs. Mathers.

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Anders

I came to this mountain to hide from the world.

From the people who stare at my scars, who whisper when I walk in the room, and even those who thank me for my service.

Because it's all a reminder of what I went through and the ones I failed to save.

But when a call comes in that there's a lone woman stranded with a winter storm bearing down, I can't keep hiding.

And once I find the curvy beauty and bring her safely home, will I ever be able to let her go?

Eva

Running from the past seemed like the right thing to do at the time, but when my car breaks down on a lonely mountain pass, I'm sure I made the wrong choice.

Until my handsome rescuer appears through the whirling wind-blown snow, and leads me to his safe, warm cabin, where I find we both have scars that mark us.

He helps me confront the fear I was hiding from, and shows me what's possible when I let myself give in to pleasure.

But when the storm blows over, will he want me to stay or let me go on my way?

For those who crave love stories that are deliciously hot yet incredibly sweet, Winter Rescue will warm your heart and ignite your desires. Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey that will leave you yearning for the next story.