Parker rolled his eyes as he took her hand and stood. “Seal the deal?”

     “Isn’t that what you said earlier?” He shook his head, his grin still in place. “No, I said celebrate.”

     “Okay, good. Let’s do that then.”

     Parker grabbed her and lifted her up, making Talia squeal. He kissed her and she wrapped her legs around his waist and her arms around his shoulders.

     Stumbling, he carried her to the bedroom and tossed her on the bed with a flourish, making her squeal again.

     “I feel like we need champagne and strawberries or something,” Parker said, standing with his hands on his hips as he looked around the...