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  I sucked in a breath. “That’s gorgeous. But it kind of looks like an engagement ring.”

  His dark eyes held more emotions than I could name. “That’s because it is.”

  Sugar plums. “Are you—” But I knew the answer. He was. My heart thumped in my chest like it might break free.

  Still holding my hand and the ring box, he got down on one knee. “Will you marry me, Jayne Frost?”

  I wanted to say yes. I wanted to yell it so loud the nurses came running. But Sin needed to see the other half of my life. He needed to understand that at some point, I would be moving back to the North Pole to take my rightful place on the Winter Throne. He needed a chance to back out, no matter how much I hoped he wouldn’t take it.

  “It’s the most beautiful ring I’ve ever seen.” I smiled, hoping that would make the rest of what I had to say a little easier to take. “I just can’t answer you yet.”

  He got to his feet. “If you need some time, I understand. I know we’ve only been involved since right before Halloween, so maybe this feels sudden to you, but I know how I feel. Those feelings aren’t going to change. But if you want some time, I’m good with that.”

  I shook my head slowly. “It’s not that. It’s…my life in the North Pole. My responsibilities there. I need you to see all that and really understand it and to be okay with it.”

  “I’m sure I would—”

  “No, Sin. It’s not something you can guess at. You need to experience it for yourself.”

  He nodded. “So we need to go to the North Pole. As soon as possible.”

  “As soon as possible. I promise.” I might even ask Uncle Kris to come get us on the sleigh, because I finally had a resolution for the New Year.

  Get that ring on my finger as fast as I could.

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  About the Author

  USA Today Best Selling Author Kristen Painter is a little obsessed with cats, books, chocolate, and shoes. It’s a healthy mix. She loves to entertain her readers with interesting twists and unforgettable characters. She currently writes the best-selling paranormal romance series, Nocturne Falls, and the spin off mystery series, Jayne Frost. The former college English teacher can often be found all over social media where she loves to interact with readers:

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  Other Books by Kristen Painter

  COZY MYSTERY

  Jayne Frost series:

  Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Miss Frost Ices the Imp: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Miss Frost Saves the Sandman: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Miss Frost Cracks a Caper: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  When Birdie Babysat Spider: A Jayne Frost Short

  Miss Frost Braves the Blizzard: A Nocturne Falls Mystery

  Happily Everlasting Series:

  Witchful Thinking

  PARANORMAL ROMANCE

  Nocturne Falls series:

  The Vampire’s Mail Order Bride

  The Werewolf Meets His Match

  The Gargoyle Gets His Girl

  The Professor Woos the Witch

  The Witch’s Halloween Hero – short story

  The Werewolf’s Christmas Wish – short story

  The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée

  The Vampire’s Valentine Surprise – short story

  The Shifter Romances the Writer

  The Vampire’s True Love Trials – short story

  The Vampire’s Accidental Wife

  Sin City Collectors series:

  Queen of Hearts

  Dead Man’s Hand

  Double or Nothing

  Standalone Paranormal Romance:

  Dark Kiss of the Reaper

  Heart of Fire

  Recipe for Magic

  Miss Bramble and the Leviathan

  URBAN FANTASY:

  The House of Comarré series:

  Forbidden Blood

  Blood Rights

  Flesh and Blood

  Bad Blood

  Out For Blood

  Last Blood

  The Crescent City series:

  House of the Rising Sun

  City of Eternal Night

  Garden of Dreams and Desires

  Nothing is completed without an amazing team.

  Many thanks to:

  Cover design: Keri Knudson

  Interior formatting: Author E.M.S.

  Editor: Joyce Lamb

  Copyedits/proofs: Marlene Engel