Dangerous Promise by Gwendolyn Cease (18 page)

“You can’t take it back,” Abby said solemnly. “It’s a promise, and Momma says once you make a promise, you have to hold to it.”

“I won’t ever take it back.”

“Good,” Olivia said and Abby nodded.

He ushered them into the room to find Kate sitting on the couch. She blushed when she saw him, and he winked at her. The girls rushed to hug her and tell about the adventure of going to breakfast. Grimm placed the tray on the table, and she ate while Abby and Olivia talked about their new friend Joelle and Talon, her boyfriend.

“Joelle called you Grimm’s girlfriend,” Olivia giggled.

“She did?” Kate asked, glancing at him.

“Yep,” Olivia said.

“Grimm said you were,” Abby added. “And that we would be together forever. He promised, and I told him you said promises had to be kept.”

Kate gazed at him.

He took her hand. “I told the girls that I would never take it back. I love all of you, and I promise to always be here for you.”

“You love us?” Olivia asked.

He kissed Kate’s hand and studied the little face he’d grown to adore. “Of course, I do. I love both of you very much.”

The girls swarmed him with hugs and kisses. He held out his arms to Kate and she slid into the embrace. He knew things were far from settled with the blood cult and the informant working against the PIA. But his family meant everything to him, and he was incredibly lucky to have them. No matter what, he would protect them and ensure they were happy.

“I love you.” Kate kissed him. “And whatever comes at us, we’ll weather it together.”

“I love you, too, and as long as I have you and the girls, everything is perfect.”

About the Author

Gwendolyn Cease has been writing ever since she was old enough to pick up a pen. From the very beginning, her stories involved handsome heroes, tough heroines, and happily ever after. Even as she slogged through two undergraduate degrees and a master's in education, writing remained top priority.

Currently, Gwendolyn lives in Kentucky with her amazing sister and their incredibly spoiled cats. If you'd like to contact her, she'd love to hear from you. She loves to hear from anyone who enjoys a good book. You can find her at
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