Page 105 of Mountain Defender

He stands and sweeps me into his arms, capturing my mouth in a desperate kiss. It’s passionate and loving and tender all at the same time, all our feelings wrapped up in a singular connection. When we break the kiss, tears are brimming in his eyes.

“Oh, Rory.” His hand cups my cheek. “I am so happy. And so in love with you.”

Oh.

“Gage.” The love I feel for him is almost too big for my body. “I love you, too.”

As I gaze at the face of my future husband, I remember back to when I thought there was no point in wishing.

I was wrong.

My greatest wish is right here, standing before me.

And dreams reallydocome true.

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