Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 1205

Annie could feel the unexpected tenderness in Conner's rough demeanor, like the warmth of his touch seeping right through her clothes to her very core.

"It's almost the anniversary of your mom's passing," she said softly.

Conner's hand stilled on her back for a moment. Then, after a brief pause, he bent down to brush off the back of her pants, standing up with a teasing grin.

"Remembering your future mother-in-law's anniversary, huh? Looks like you're head over heels for me."

Annie turned to face him, meeting his eyes. "Conner, I'm sorry."

Her apology took him by surprise. "Sorry? For what?"

to marry Conner, she'd started to see herself as his fiancée, her heart making room for him. Inviting him to her dad's birthday wasn't just to show her parents she cared about him; maybe she truly

never been with Conner to

with work lately, no time to head back with

softening his usually serious face. "For a second there, you had me worried. I thought it was something bigger. It's alright, Annie.

to ask me

I'm worried they might come after you when I'm not around. That's why I want you with me.

me. Conner, you go. Your mom would love to see you. promise, when the holidays foll around, I'll

upcoming interrogations and the need to uncover the larger criminal network, her department needed all hands on deck. She couldn't just up and

that gang, they're all

gentle smile, her calmness stirring something in

replied, "Loving you