Heart of the Hunter (21 page)

“There was a child on the beach today. A little girl with hair as black as the night. She could have been our child, Nicky. I knew then where I belonged, and how much I wanted a little girl who looks like you.”

“You would spoil her.”

“Shamelessly,” he agreed as he traced the path of a tear to the corner of her mouth. “But most of all I would love her.”

Nicole laid her palms on his chest, savoring the feel of him. Did his reason for coming to the island matter? Did anything matter when the man who had risked his life for hers looked at her as he did now? Sliding her hands up his body she rose to tease his lips with hers. “And her mother?”

“I will love you.”

No frills, no window dressing, but then, heroes didn't need them.

“How long?” she whispered as he swept her into his arms where she belonged.

The hunter didn't give his heart easily. But when he did, it was...

“Forever.”

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ISBN: 978-1-4592-8678-8

Heart of the Hunter

Copyright © 1995 by BJ James

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