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.

said, not wanting to talk about

sure she would figure it out soon enough. And maybe when he recovered and went back to work,

didn't want to talk about it, he decided not to press, and

car in the driveway and

an invalid""" Ethan protested as she opened his

argument is invalid. See what I did there?"

said, looking at

not needed, so I might just as well leave you here and go home. If you want this arrangement to work,

restroom," he said, and Rayna

said as she took hold of his bag with one hand and supported him out of the car with

guide him to the door. Inside, the familiar warmth of his home greeted them, and Ethan visibly relaxed. Rayna set his bag

to my abode""

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

you came,"

or bed?" she asked, hands

without missing a beat. "I need coffee. And I need to get my guest some

the coffee. And I don't need refreshments"" she said and turned to

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

that at the club and it caused all the problems between us, I should

explained with a

she

mind?" She asked, and

tam"" he said, "and when my hand gets all better, we are going back to the club, and

no such thing. Besides, you don't even know the person," she said, and

All I need to do is make them tell me

might have been their first or last time at the club. And even if it

but stopped when she leveled him with

Now wait here while I get your coffee, and then I'll go get my things out of the car," Rayna said, heading to

the 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

so domestic, so right. He closed his eyes, letting the moment sink

she found him with a soft smile playing on his lips. "What's that look for?" she asked,

his mug on the table near him and pulling her down so that she was seated beside him. Rayna's cheeks warmed as she sank down beside him. "Easy, so you don't

little sugar for my

you so naughty?" She asked when he pulled away, and he took

better. I

get my bags""" she said, and Ethan

rolled her eyes as she kissed him, and then he sipped