No, she really wasn’t. She was finally right where shebelonged: with her mate and her new family. There were fun times ahead, andshe’d make a difference where she could. She and Nia would do that, and Leahcould join in whenever she decided to come home. “I like our home,” Ivymurmured.
His eyes flared. “Let’s make good use of it. We do have afew minutes.” He paused, the sun lighting him from behind, his eyes stillglowing. The male was everything she could’ve ever wanted…and more.
She blinked sudden tears from her eyes. “I love you, AthanMaxwell.”
His chin lifted. Tension, the good kind, rolled from him. “Iloveyou, mate.”
Her heart jumped and then settled. “Prove it.”
He moved faster than was possible, scooping her from the chairand striding into the cabin. “I will. Every day into forever.”
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