the song, I stand and lean my guitar against the wall. I walk back to Allison, offer her my hand, and tug her to stand up with me. I gently wipe the tears from her cheeks with my thumbs.
“Allison, before you came crashing into my life I thought I knew what happiness was. I didn’t think I needed love or someone by my side to share my moments with. Since meeting you, I’ve realized the moments are just that unless you share them with someone you love, that makes them memories. Memories filled with love, passion, sadness, laughs, and tears.” I take a deep breath. “You, my beautiful girl, have captivated my heart and soul. You’re my best friend, and I live my life for you. I don’t want to live without you entwined in every aspect of my life. I love you.” With that I get down on one knee and pull the ring out of my pocket. “Allison Shay Hagan, you are the air I breathe and blood in my veins. Will you be my forever, will you marry me?”
Chapter 37
Allison
I can feel the crocodile tears rolling down my cheeks, and I’m unable to contain the smile I know is shining upon my face. I don’t need to think about the answer as Gran’s words flash through my mind. ’Let him love you, Allie.’ ‘Live and love fearlessly.’ I launch myself into his arms and crash my lips to his, kissing him with all the love inside of me. He pulls away, and I groan in protest. I bury my face in his neck breathing him in. Liam clears his throat.
“Um, is that a yes?” His voice is thick with emotion.
I lean back and grab his face with my hands. “That is a hell yes!” I crash my lips to his, opening my mouth, inviting him in. When we finally have to come up for air, Liam grabs my hand and slides the most beautiful ring I’ve ever seen into place. I look up at him, and then back to the ring. “Liam, it’s beautiful.”
Smiling he says, “That’s what Gran said when I showed it to her.”
I snap my head back to look at him. “W—what do you mean, when you showed it to her?”
“I bought the ring before Christmas. I showed it to Gran while we were there and asked her permission to ask you to be my wife. I had no idea that…” he trails off, not wanting to finish his sentence.
“She knew,” I whisper.
“She’s here with you, beautiful girl. She held the ring and said it was perfect for you. Aiden has been hiding it, because I was afraid you would find it in our room. I was just waiting for the right time to ask you. I knew it was you I wanted months ago, I just wanted the timing to be right.”
I have so many emotions running through me. I’m elated Liam wants to spend the rest of his life with me. It’s official, we’re getting married. I’m stunned he’s been holding onto the ring for months. I can’t even describe what I’m feeling, knowing Gran saw my ring and she knew Liam was my forever. I’m sad for the fact Gran isn’t physically here to see me marry the love of my life. Liam says she’s here with us, and I have to believe he’s right. She is here, watching over us.
Standing on my tiptoes, I press my lips to his. “I love you, Liam MacCoy,” I speak softly against his lips.
“I love you too, future Mrs. MacCoy.”
Liam’s cell phone rings and he groans. He snatches it off the table he has pushed against the wall. “Somebody better be bleeding,” he snarls, and I smack him on the arm. He gives me a look, letting me know he isn’t impressed with the caller.
I can hear Hailey on the other end asking if he has asked me yet. Before he can reply, I pull the phone out of his hands. “I cannot believe you kept this from me,” I tell her.
The reply I get is, “What did you say? Please tell me you said yes.”
“Of course, I said yes!” Screaming commences on the other end of the line, and I have to pull the phone away from my ear.
Grinning, he takes it back from me and hangs up, not even bothering to tell her goodbye. “I should have known better than to answer.” He lifts my hand to his mouth and kisses my