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Jason.”
    He stuttered for a breath and managed, “Merry Christmas.” Weak-kneed, he stepped over, drew her in, and inhaled a lovely mixture of cinnamon, pine and the sweet scent of her perfume. “You look beautiful.”
    She relaxed against him. “And you…so handsome.”
    He kissed her forehead, her cheek, and then settled on her lips, claiming them with all the desire he’d held trapped inside. She draped a hand behind his head, pulling him down for more. His pulse raced.
    “This is the best gift of all,” she murmured, her breath warm on his cheek.
    “I aim to please.”
    “Mom, look!” Linsey tugged the hem of Quinn’s dress.
    Quinn’s breath came in small bursts and Jason felt the rush of her pulse as his fingers closed over the inside of her wrist.
    Her voice was shaky as she silenced the child. “Just a minute, honey.”
    He wondered if the room rocked and tilted for her, the way it did for him. It took a moment to come back into focus.
    “But, Mom…” Linsey wedged between them, pressing the box to Quinn’s hip. “Santa left me a present at Mr. Jason’s house.”
    “What?” Quinn stepped back to make room for the child. “Let me see.”
    More kisses would have to wait. Jason appeased himself by holding Quinn’s hand as Linsey tore at the wrapping paper. Her squeals of delight told him the moment she realized what was nestled inside the box.
    “My doll, Mom! Oh, she’s so pretty.” She lifted it from the wrapping and skipped around the room.
    Quinn turned to him, her eyes round with surprise. “Jason, where did you ever—”
    “Shhh…” He pressed a finger to her lips, smiling as Linsey danced around them. “You know how Santa can be.”
    “It’s wonderful…the most amazing thing.” Her eyes filled with tears.
    “You think so?” He waited for Linsey to pass by them once more and then leaned in for another kiss. “Because I brought something for you, too.”
    “From Santa?” she teased.
    “No.” He drew a small box from his pocket, wrapped in a delicate silver box. “This one’s from me.”
    “Jason…” Quinn took the box, tears flowing freely now. She tugged at the ribbon and gasped when she uncovered the treasure inside. “Oh!”
    “I love you, Quinn, and I love Linsey, too.” Jason lifted the delicate diamond solitaire from the box and smiled as it caught the lights from the Christmas tree, refracting them into a rainbow of color that was mirrored by Quinn’s eyes. “Will you marry me?”
    “Yes.” Quinn offered him her hand, extending her ring finger. “I love you, too, Jason.”
    He slipped the ring on her finger and pulled her close, wrapping her in his arms as he brushed his lips against her hair. “Do you like detours now?”
    “Definitely. Yes.” She pressed her cheek to his chest. “Especially this one.”
    “I told you God had a plan.”
    “Yes, you did.” She sighed. “It’s wonderful, isn’t it? Merry Christmas, Jason.”
    “Merry Christmas, Quinn.” He caught Linsey as she danced by with the treasured doll, drawing her into the embrace he and Quinn shared. “Happy, Merry Christmas.”
     
     
     
     
     
     

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