Chapter 212

Ruby

September

Back when I bought this dress so many months ago, I had assumed I would wear it for Valentine's Day, but because of Caleb's schedule we were never able to make a special date work. He never did take me to that dinner, but we've had so many other special moments that I truly can't complain. Tonight, however, I'm thrilled to be wearing this dress to watch him get an award for bravery.

"You look absolutely gorgeous." He comes up behind me in the mirror as I'm applying a layer of lipstick.

"You don't look so bad yourself." I turn around in his arms, helping to straighten his dress uniform.

I don't think Caleb has ever looked as hot as he does right now. There's something about him being so buttoned-up that I'm loving. "It's cutting off my circulation." He pulls at the fabric around his neck.

"You're fine." I slap his hands away. "Are you nervous?"

"Not really," he says with a shake of his head. "Nerves was playing for the college football championship. This is