Reluctant Surrender (44 page)
“Thank you.”
It was the look in his eyes. The warmth and promises that filled her with courage. “You see? Now you’ve done it.”
“What?”
“You made me love you.”
He scooped her up so her feet were off the ground and held on tight. “I love it when a plan comes together.”
She fought to breathe under the strength of his embrace. “Do you plan everything?”
He leaned back and looked into her eyes. “No, I never planned on loving you.”
Her heart skipped a beat and she wanted to cry. She had to fight back the tears.
He knew it because he playfully jostled her a little, and whispered, “Tell me what you’re thinking.”
“I’m thinking.” She took a steadying breath. “I’m thinking you better kiss me before I really start crying.”
He pulled her in close. Nuzzled his cheek against her neck and her shoulder. “Cry all you want, baby girl. Your tears belong to me and from now on I’m going to make sure the only kind you shed are tears of joy.” He kissed a slender drop as it skidded down her cheek and asked, “Are you happy?”
“Yes.”
“See?” His pleased smile warmed her from outside in.
“Thank you.”
He tilted his head. “For?”
“Being you.”
“I love you, Colin.” This time when he kissed her she melted in his arms and there was no reluctance about it. She simply surrendered.
The End
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Reluctant Surrender
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