Chapter 21. Being a Part of Daxton's Family

Aurora's mouth hung open at his words as she stared at him in disbelief. Did he just ask her to marry him? Daxton noticed her silence and then changed his mind. She wasn't ready yet. Bad idea Dax!

He chuckled at her expression. "Got you," he said jokingly. Aurora still stared at him as if in a daze. His playful suggestion actually made sense to her. It was the only way to get rid of Bradley, actually! She knew how stubborn Bradley was and knew that he meant every word of that threat. But she couldn't commit to him right now. She needed time to think it over. She also needed to see what Bradley does.

She smiled at Daxton's expectant face, making him relax. He was scared that his suggestion would make her run back to her apartment. "Do you need Leo's crib and other stuff right now?" he asked, changing the topic to relax her. Aurora shook her head.

"You can get them tomorrow or the day after," she said. He got up and sat beside her on her bed, picking up her hand in hi