Lady Rosabella's Ruse (30 page)

He smiled as their gazes locked. Not the mocking smile of old, but a smile of pleasure. He looked so handsome and happy, her eyes misted with gladness.

Feeling as if she was floating, she walked towards her bridegroom. He strode up the aisle to meet her halfway and took possession of her arm. Mark relinquished her with an admonishing shake of his head and followed them to the altar rail.

‘Are you sure?’ Garth whispered as they approached the waiting vicar. ‘It isn’t too late to change your mind.’

It might take years for him to understand the constancy of her love, but they had years and years. She smiled up at him. ‘I love you, Garth.’

He let go a breath, as if he had really feared she’d change her mind.

He leaned closer. ‘Little nun, you honour me. You make me a better man. I love you.’

She gazed deep into his eyes and shining back at her was the truth of his love.

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ISBN: 9781459220867

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