The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 215

The morning air was still crisp when Ethan stepped out of the hospital's automatic doors with his injured arm tucked in its sling and Rayna by his side.

Melvin had offered to pick him up and drive him to his place, but Ethan had declined his help, saying they had everything under control and Melvin would only get in the way since he would prefer to be alone with Rayna. Ethan's steps were slow and springy as they approached Rayna's car, and the grin on his face was bright enough to rival the sun.

Rayna adjusted the strap of his overnight bag slung over her shoulder and gave him a side glance. "You're walking like you just got out of prison."

Ethan smirked. "Feels like it. Fresh air, freedom, and you. What more could a man ask for?"

Rayna giggled, "You never stop, do you?"

He nudged her gently with his good arm. "Do you want me to?"

"No, I don't," Rayna shook her head, unable to hide her smile.

She walked ahead of him to the car, opening the passenger door and gesturing dramatically. "Your chariot awaits, my lord."

Ethan chuckled. "I should be the one doing this for you," he said with a sigh as he got into the car.

"You will. I assure you that this is temporary. I have no intention of playing the man," she said, and Ethan chuckled as she helped him settle into his seat and fasten his seatbelt.

He let her fuss, his eyes never leaving her face. When she finally finished and pulled back to leave, he stopped her.

"You missed a spot."

She paused, confused. "What spot?"

"My lips""" he replied with a mischievous grin.

Rayna rolled her eyes but leaned in, brushing a soft kiss against his lips before pulling back. "All set?"

"Perfect," Ethan murmured, his voice low and tender.

Rayna giggled as she closed the door and moved around to the driver's side to get into the car.

"So, do you have your stuff in the car?" Ethan asked Rayna since she was moving into his place.

Rayna sighed inwardly, unable to shake off the wistful feeling she was having. As much as she had been looking forward to meeting a man and getting married, she had not really thought about moving out of her house.

And even now, she felt like it was all happening too quickly. She knew that moving in with Ethan now meant that she might never really go back to her place after he recovered because he would want to get married quickly. "Are you okay?" Ethan asked when she didn't respond to his question, and she turned to look at him.

"Yeah. I'm fine. Some of my things are in the trunk," she said, and Ethan watched her, trying to figure out what the problem was.

"Is something bothering you?" He asked, and she shrugged.

really," she said, not wanting to talk about

And maybe when he recovered and went back to work, she could go to her

talk about it, he decided not to press,

parked the car in the driveway and got out quickly,

an invalid""" Ethan protested

not, but your argument is invalid. See what I did there?"

Rayna said, looking at him with a

well leave you here and go home. If you want this arrangement to work, you must allow me to nurse you,"

restroom,"

let me help you," she said as she took hold of his bag with one hand and supported him out of the car with the

the familiar warmth of his home greeted them, and Ethan visibly relaxed.

abode"" Ethan said,

take a look around his place and at his kitchen so she would know how much space he had and what work tools

wasn't here when you came," he reminded

or bed?" she asked, hands on

a beat. "I need

I'll get the coffee. And I don't need refreshments"" she said and

as she turned, Ethan tapped her ass, and Rayna gaped at him in surprise when she

that at the club and it caused all the problems

explained with a

could stop herself, she burst into

of your mind?" She

back to the club, and I'm going to beat the crap out of the guy that

Besides, you don't even know the person," she said,

guys. All I need to do is make them tell me which one did it, he

last time at the

she leveled him

I'll go

couch with exaggerated care. "I take my coffee black," he called

aware""" she

leaned back, listening to the comforting sounds of Rayna moving around his kitchen. The clink of mugs, the

so right. He closed his eyes, letting the moment

playing on his lips. "What's that look

Us," he said, placing his mug on the table near him and pulling her down so that

little sugar for my coffee," he said, kissing her, and she

naughty?" She asked when he pulled away, and he took a careful

does taste a lot better. I need more," he said, and she

need to go get my bags""" she said, and Ethan

will get cold," he said, and she rolled