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“When did you…how did you?” she stammered.

“On Tuesday. You were busy with last minute details, so Gabe drove me to Dallas, and I flew it back here.”

“Here? Harland County has an airport?”

“No, but Mac has a hangar and a large, cleared field behind it. He’s letting me house it there until his cousin finishes an actual airfield for his private jet. I’ll be able to rent space to keep it there.”

“That’s wonderful. I’m so happy for you. And the animals we can now rescue from further away.”

He nodded. “Me, too. So I’m going to keep working for ESI, but mainly in the invention modification department, working on drones and tech with Carter. And transport rescues for the shelter whenever they need it.”

“Sounds perfect for you.”

Speaking of rescues. He rose to his feet. “I have one more surprise for you.”

Her brows rose, and when she made to stand when he stood, Ty shook his head. “No, just stay right there.”

He hurried to the first guest bedroom where he’d snuck the pair of cuties in after Piper had gone downstairs to take care of last-minute touches before the gala started. Ty scooped one furry rescue into each hand and hugged them to his chest, then walked out into the open living room.

“I got you two housewarming presents, hon.”

“Kittens?” Her eyes lit up and her mouth opened. “You got me kittens?”

He smiled, placing them in her lap. “Yes. And they’re rescues. Remember that hoarding situation last month? These two were part of the dozen and a half Kade had taken in at the shelter.”

“They’re the ones I was bottle feeding.” She sniffed and snuggled the meowing fluffballs to her face. One was all gray and the other was all white. “I love them. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” He squatted in front of her, basking in the adoration lighting her face. “I love you.”

Still holding the kittens to her chest, she leaned forward and kissed his lips. “I love you too.”

His chest expanded, allowing more warmth to funnel in. God, he’d never grow tired of hearing her say that. He watched as she sat back and petted the kittens who immediately tried to explore the couch. Laughing, she caught them easily and set them back on her lap.

He reached out to pet the gray one that was closest to him. “Any idea on what you’re going to name them?”

“Absolutely. I’m going to name them after you.” She met his gaze with an abundance of happiness in her eyes. “One is Amazing, and the other is Sweet.”