“But you’re taking on a lot with me.”
“Let me worry about that.”
Part of her wanted to keep arguing, and part of her wanted to lose herself in his arms. It was the latter impulse that won, because she let her heart rule her head. “I’ll marry you,” she said.
“Oh, honey. Thank you!” He squeezed her so hard she could barely breathe.
Then he lowered his mouth, taking hers in a deep, passionate kiss that left her breathless. It was broad daylight. They were in a courtyard where anyone could walk in and see them. And they were kissing. But there was nothing wrong with it. Nothing wrong with their being together. Not in this world.
“Max,” she murmured, “I never even knew a man like you could exist.”
He stroked her back as he replied, “I don’t know exactly what kind of man I am, but being with you makes me better than I was.”
“That’s true for me, too,” she whispered. “But, Max…”
“What?”
She was almost afraid to say the next words. “You told me about your family.”
“And?”
“Can we…can I have your children? And can all of us live together?”
She grinned back, finally daring to let happiness bloom within her as Max led her out of the courtyard and into the rest of their lives.
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Copyright © 2004 by Ruth Glick
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Table of Contents
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen