Katie Lyn's Guarded Heart by Marie Savage

Author:Marie Savage [Savage, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Goodreads: 47631081
Publisher: Sweet Promise Press
Published: 2019-09-27T00:00:00+00:00

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Katie Lyn felt like a princess when she walked into the living room. From her bedroom, she overheard Madison say Prince Charmin and was pleased to find that Alec chose a matching costume.

She had worn the gown for the CMT awards, but she doubted anyone would call her out on wearing it again. She found one of her mother’s old pageant tiaras to wear. It was the special added touch to make her look like a princess.

“You look stunning,” Alec said as he took a few steps closer to her. For a moment it appeared he might try to kiss her, but she suddenly stepped away to avoid an awkward moment. She wanted to take this slow and kissing him was something she wasn’t ready for.

“You don’t look so bad yourself.” She smiled as she started straightening up Madison’s toys, so he could sit down.

“I think he makes a better Prince Eric!” Madison huffed and crossed her arms.

“Don’t be rude young lady,” she scolded her.

“I’m sorry,” she said and hung her chin down.

Katie Lyn watched as Alec knelt in front of her child. She admired the fact that he didn’t want to appear superior and tower over her.

“I’m sorry I didn’t dress as Prince Eric this time, but I will next time, okay. Here. These are for you.”

“You brought me flowers? Look, Mommy, he brought me flowers.”

“They’re very pretty, baby. What do you say?”

“Thank you, Mr. Alec.”

“You’re welcome and these are for you, Ms. Lynette,” he said as he handed a fall bouquet to her mother.

“Thank you. These are lovely. I’ll get them in a vase.”

Alec turned back to her again with a corsage in his hand.

“This is for you. I hope you like it.”

Katie Lyn stared down at the white rose corsage with blue-gray and silver ribbon. It matched her dress perfectly.

“It’s gorgeous. Thank you. I wasn’t expecting flowers.”

“Here, let me help you put it on,” he said, and Katie Lyn held out her hand as he delicately slipped the corsage on. She loved the feel of her hand in his. It felt right.

“That was sweet to remember her, too. Thank you,” she whispered to him.

He smiled and it grew bigger when she allowed him to continue to hold her hand.

“The ball awaits, Cinderella. Are you ready?”

“Yes. But one second.” She knelt to Madison. “You be good for Nana while I’m out, okay.”

“Okay, Mommy.”

“Kisses.” They shared one quick kiss on the lips. “Eskimo,” they rubbed noses. “Butterfly,” they got close enough to flutter their eyelashes together. She gave her a quick hug and rejoined Alec, who once again took her hand.

“Your carriage awaits, my princess,” he said as they stepped onto the porch.

For a moment she wondered if he really got a carriage, but noticed the limo parked outside.

“A limo?”

“Well, it’s twenty miles away. I didn’t think you’d want a real carriage, especially with the weather looking like it’s about to rain at any moment.”

“Good point.”

“Shall we?”

“I’m ready.”

Alec walked her to the limo where the chauffeur waited and opened the door for them.

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