CHAPTER 18
Rylee dimmed the lights in the living room and they stood back and looked at their handiwork together. The tree looked beautiful. The backdrop of the dark sky outside and the falling snow made it even more amazing. Christmas music played softly in the background.
“I have something for you,” Nick said, and he walked over to his jacket and pulled out a white bag. A nervous smile crossed his lips as he handed it to her.
“What’s this?” she asked, giving him an awkward glance. She wasn’t expecting anything from him. She opened the white bag, and inside was a small box.
“It’s a new ornament,” he said as she opened it. “It’s a snowflake. They say each snowflake is perfect and like no other.” He moved close to her and cupped her cheek in his hand. “Just like you.” He brushed his lip
