I was stunned. Looking at him, I said irritably, "Did I ever say I'd marry you?"

"I'll let you have your way with everything else." Derek's lips curled into a slight smile. "But on this one thing, I'm calling the shots."

I glared at him. "What if I don't want to? You gonna tie me up or something?"

As I spoke, I headed downstairs. Seeing him follow me to the car, I asked, puzzled, "Where's your car?"

"My driver took it," he said, opening the passenger door. With one ...