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

sure she would figure it out soon enough. And maybe when he recovered

seeing as she didn't want to talk

the driveway and got out quickly, moving to his side to

not an invalid""" Ethan protested as she opened his

argument is invalid. See what I did there?" She asked with a wink, and Ethan chuckled

at him

keep claiming you can do everything yourself, that means I'm not needed, so I might just as well leave you here and go home. If you want this arrangement to work, you must allow me to nurse you," she said, fixing her gaze on him. "Alright. I'm going to let you nurse me. You

to the restroom," he

Now hush and let me help you," she said as she took hold of his bag with one hand

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

my abode"" Ethan

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

wasn't here when you came,"

or bed?" she asked, hands

Kitchen," Ethan replied without missing a beat. "I need coffee. And I need to get my guest

get the coffee. And I don't need

Ethan tapped her ass, and Rayna

grinned, "I figured since you accused me of that at the club and it caused all the problems between

explained with

stop herself, she burst

of your mind?" She asked, and

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

you don't even know the person,"

know the group of guys. All I need to do is make them tell

first or last time at the club. And even

argue but stopped when she leveled him with a stern glare. "Fine,"

here while I get your coffee, and then I'll go get my things out of the

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

she called

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

He closed his

found him with a soft smile playing

near him and pulling her down so that she was seated beside him. Rayna's cheeks warmed as she sank down beside him. "Easy,

myself. I just need a little sugar for my coffee," he said, kissing her, and

you so naughty?" She asked when he pulled away, and he took a careful sip before

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

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

my coffee will get cold," he said, and she rolled her