Page 61 of The Best Friend's Billionaire Brother

“I think I died a little inside.”

She huffed and leaned in. “Don’t you waste another minute of time, Wyatt West. You got me?”

He knew exactly what she meant, and now that he had her blessing, he knew exactly what he was going to do. Winding through the crowd, he found Gabby to Hunter. .

Gabby turned to Wyatt. “Hey.”

“Would you like to dance?”

“I’d love to.”

When they reached the dance floor, he slid his arm around her waist and held her close. “I’ve been thinking a lot about the new year.”

“Yeah, I bet you have. Retiring from bull riding is a big deal.”

“Nah, not about that.” He chuckled. “You and me.”

“Us?”

“I’m buying the orchard from Bear. We’ve been working out the details, and as soon as the world goes back to business, we’re making it official.”

She gasped. “Really?”

“Yeah, but it’s missing a piece. A really crucial part of the whole thing.”

“What? Did you find out something was wrong?”

Wyatt shook his head. “No.” He went down to one knee. “You’re the crucial part. I don’t want the orchard without you. I’d really like it to be our home; our venture; our blood, sweat, and tears mingled together. It’s not home without you.”

Gabby touched her fingers to her mouth. “Wyatt.”

“Say yes. Please say yes. You’re my best friend, and you’re the only best friend I want. Now and forever.” He pulled out the small box he’d hidden in his tux and flipped it open. “Will you please marry me?”

She gasped and nodded as tears ran down her cheeks. “Yes.”

He slipped the ring on her finger, stood, and grabbed her by the waist, swinging her around. “Yes!”

The guests clapped and hollered.

“It’s about time,” Bear called out.

Wyatt set Gabby down and held her tight. “I love you.”

“I love you.”

He touched his lips to hers as fireworks blasted behind them. His new year was already starting better than any other year. He had Gabby and a plan for more than eight seconds.

* * *