The Hero She Deserves - Page 96

She stopped for a second and waved to the fans, a huge, glamorous smile on her face.

She was his.

This Hollis—the glossy movie star—and the real Hollis underneath—the one who’d been battered by life, but never gave up—were both his.

She turned her smile on him, and they continued down the red carpet.

“About time you two arrived.” Tavion appeared, looking sharp in his burgundy tuxedo jacket. Hollis’s agent had his dark hair cut short and his goatee trimmed to perfection.

“Tave,” Sawyer said.

“Sawyer.”

Much to Hollis’s delight, he and her agent had become fast friends. They both loved football and had been to several games together.

“Red, you look gorgeous.” Tave kissed her cheek.

“You look devastatingly handsome. As always.”

He flashed her a smile. “I think your lawman gives you a certain glow.”

She beamed up at Sawyer. “He does.”

“I read today that you’re pregnant with triplets,” Tave said.

She rolled her eyes. “It was twins last week.”

Tave smiled. “As long as when you two really do reproduce, I get to be the baby’s very stylish godfather.” He squeezed her arm. “I’ll see you both inside.”

As he strode off, Hollis turned back to Sawyer.

“God, you’re handsome,” she said.

He snorted. “I amneverwearing a burgundy jacket.”

“All right.” She glanced around. “Tave didn’t notice. Think anyone has?” She nodded at her hand.

An ice-white diamond rested on her finger. The oval-shaped diamond he’d picked for her rested on a platinum band.

“Not yet.” The screams would be deafening if anyone had noticed.

He’d proposed on the last day filming in Budapest. He’d rented a boat for a night cruise on the Danube. They’d eaten, laughed, watched the sights of the city float past. When he’d gotten down on one knee, she’d cried, laughed, and said yes. Very enthusiastically.

It had been the best moment of his life. Well, maybe tied with rescuing a gorgeous, redheaded actress in the act of trying to turn a smoke alarm off.

They’d had a good time over the months they’d traveled for the filming of her movie. He’d never realized how grueling the work could be, or how much fun they’d have. Quickies in her trailer were a special favorite of his.

Hollis had joked about setting a goal to make love in every country around the world. As much as he loved the idea, he’d been to some countries that he’d never take her to.

But in the rest of them, he was more than happy to get naked for her.

During the filming, they’d snuck off whenever they could for romantic dinners and sightseeing strolls. Best of all, he’d slept beside her every night. His nightmares weren’t completely gone, but they didn’t come as frequently anymore.

There had been a stalker for him to deal with in Paris. The man was now behind bars, but Sawyer was certain that the little chat he’d had with the man before the police had taken him away had set him straight.

Sawyer would always be there for her, protecting and loving her. They were making their life together, their way. After this premiere, they would fly back to Maui for some much needed downtime.

She leaned into him. “There is nowhere else I’d rather be, Deputy Lane, than with you. Thank you for being mine.”

“That’s one thing you never need to thank me for.”

Love shone in her blue eyes.

As long as he was by Hollis’s side, he was happy. He knew that he was exactly where he was meant to be.

He tucked his fiancée closer to his side and they walked inside.