Legendary Beast
But it was so cold out there. But he was so warm, so hard, and so perfect. And she didn't want to move. She wanted to stay, here, in his arms and his bed, forever. She really, really had to go. Joe wouldn't be pleased. Her mother would call. People would talk. She'd already made her choice. She'd already decided that one day, someday, she would get married again. And she had a sneaky feeling that soon Joe was going to propose. A diamond ring. Pretty. Shining. Modest. Middle-priced. Placed on top of a Boston Creme cupcake. Hidden inside the tiramisu. Would he get down on one knee? Should she let out a little happy shriek? Of course Joe was gonna smile his charming smile. Of course she would say yes. What other choice would she have? Caught between two lovers. She didn't want to end up alone. Settle down. Having kids. Start a new family. Learn to survive the in-laws. Love. Laughter. Hopes. Dreams. A brand new page of life. She really needed to get out of his arms and get dressed. She really needed to get a grip of herself. She really, really needed to go. Polar Vortex. Record cold. One ring that ruined them all...And it was so cold, oh so cold out there in the lonely snow...She would stay just a little longer. She would close her eyes just for a minute. She would snuggle just a little closer. Ranger. Batman. Carlos. Mr. Manoso. And he was so hard, so warm, and so calm. And his eyes were so dark, so bright, so so beautiful...
Stephanie Plum gave in to her yearning and a new life was conceived.
Edna Mazur smiled gazing into the snow. Ah, her spell had worked.