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“Never.”

And suddenly I know.

No fear.

No hesitation.

No doubts.

Just love.

Pure and simple.

I take both his hands in mine.

His eyes narrow suspiciously.

“Rusty?”

“Shut up and let me talk.”

A watery laugh escapes him.

“Yes, ma'am.”

“Three years ago you broke my heart.”

He flinches.

“But you came back.”

“Amanda—”

“And I know we're both a little crazy.”

That earns me a snort.

“A little?”

I laugh.

“Okay, a lot crazy.”

“Accurate.”

“But I don't care anymore.”

His breathing stops.

“I love you.”

“Christ, Amanda⁠—”

“And if we're being honest, I don't want another day without you.”

His eyes fill again.

“Baby…”