Page 86 of Hard Rock Temptation

Micah took my hand and gently, taking his time, slid the ring onto my finger. Then he lifted my hand and placed a kiss on that very spot.

“I’ve got an idea,” I said.

“Better than this idea?” he asked with a smirk.

“You’ll find out soon enough,” I told him.

I was behind my drum set. Anya held the microphone. Micah was on keys. We were ready to kick off the second half of our show.

I’d had just enough time to pull Anya aside and whisper to her my plans. Her eyes had widened as she’d looked down at my hand. Her mouth opened with a question in her eyes.

“There’s no time for the whole story,” I’d told her. “Can you do it?”

She’d nodded fiercely, a grin crossing her face, and then we’d taken the stage.

I heard my cue, hit the drums and felt Finn’s bass thrum through me. Anya began to sing, and I waited, waited for just the right moment. Then the chorus kicked in.

I won’t hide now that you’re on my side

the two of us are going to shine

I looked to Micah, concentrating on his keyboard. I hoped he was paying attention.

Won’t change my mind, I’m taking to the sky

‘cause you’re mine for all time

Micah’s head whipped up, looking directly at me behind my drum set.

‘Cause we’ve changed, Anya sang.We’re leaving this cage.

I met Micah’s eyes. They were glittering. I gave him a brilliant grin. He matched it with one of his own.

And now together, we’re on the stage.