WARRIOR'S BRIDE, Page 25

  The planes and angles of his handsome face softened in the murky light. His lips met hers in a tender promise of a kiss, and he whispered, "You've made me whole, Fire Eyes. Will you stay with me for a lifetime?"

  She melted into his embrace. "I'll never leave you, my love, not for a million lifetimes and more."

  "I love you," they whispered as one. "Forever and ever."

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