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“No, I’m not. But I can help those children and women. I can help the members of our own team that are there. I can stop him from having that mansion. I know that you got the biological weapon out of there, but who are the people in that pit? Who did he kill? Surely, that will help the case against him.”
“You could just send word to the estate attorney and let him know that the federal authorities can go in.”
“It doesn’t work that way, but nice try.” She stared into his pain-filled eyes, trying to determine why this was so important to him. “Kegger, why are you fighting me on this? What does it matter?”
“What does it matter?” he growled, standing quickly and pacing around the table. “What does it matter? Fuck, Morgan! I’ve been caring for you for weeks now, watching over you, holding you when you’re having nightmares, walking with you, feeding you, l-loving you.”
“I-I know,” she whispered. “And I’m grateful.”
“Grateful? Is that it? That’s all you feel for me?” He could see her chest rise and fall with heavy breaths, staring at him. It was as if realization slapped her in the face. He’d certainly mentioned caring for her, wanting to get to know her, and that he would be patient. All the things she needed to hear. She just wasn’t certain that he’d meant it. Perhaps he had.
“Kegger, you know what happened to me. You know what was done to me at the direction of my own father.”
“He’s not your father. He’s the man that placed seed in your mother’s belly, but he’s not your father. A man, a real man, would have never done such a thing to their own child.”
“His relationship to me doesn’t matter. But what happened to me does. How can you possibly look at me, want me, knowing what happened to me?”
Kegger kneeled in front of her, holding her hands in his own. He shook his head, tears filling his eyes.
“I love you even more knowing how fucking strong you are to have come out of that nightmare. You are incredible, Morgan. You are smart, funny, kind, and the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.
“I’m old as fuck. I get it. I’ve never been married, don’t know if I can have kids at this point in my life. I get horrible headaches thanks to the steel plate in my head. This leg isn’t exactly ideal for the beach, but it works. I would defend you with my life, Morgan. I would risk everything just for a few minutes with you. Everything.”
Morgan stared at the man she’d come to love, too afraid to admit it. Now, he had the courage to admit it to her. He loved her.
“K-Kegger. Ken. I love you, too,” she said in a barely-there whisper. “I-I’m just not sure I can…” His index finger gently touched her lips.
“That’s all I needed to know,” he smiled. “I just needed to know that you loved me, too. The rest we’ll figure out as we go. I’m in no rush to make love to you. I mean, I am, but I can be patient. When you’re ready.”
Morgan smiled at him, shaking her head. She stood, sitting on his lap, as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
“Kegger. I was saying I wasn’t sure if I could have children,” she grinned. “I’m older as well, and there was a lot of damage done.”
“Oh,” he blushed. “Right. Well, that would be unfortunate for you because I know that you would make a great mother. But, just having you is all I need.”
“Same. But we’re not done with this conversation. I still think I can help them by being there and giving the federal agents access to the house. Or what if you all got permission to go in and take out all the evidence found? You’ve already taken the biochemical weapon out. No one needs to be aware of that.”
“Baby, I love you. I love you so much I can’t breathe some days, but sending you back to the place where your hell began is not okay with me. We’ll find another way. I promise we will.”
“Okay,” she nodded. “I trust you.”
“Good. Now, back to the whole making love thing.”
CHAPTER NINETEEN
Liffey hung up the phone, laughing and shaking his head.
“Dad? What’s so funny?” asked Brooke.
“Oh, just laughing about an old SEAL getting his first taste of resistance,” he smirked. The others stared at him, unsure of what he was implying. “It seems Morgan was all set to board a plane and head this way to help us. She wanted to give permission for the estate to open the house to federal agents.”
“Damn,” laughed Cowboy. “I’m going to bet that he’s ready to tie her down.” Brooke frowned at the group of alpha males, crossing her arms over her breasts.
“Oh, oh,” muttered East.
“That’s right,” said Brooke. “Oh, oh. You know, just because you’re males and have that flappy thing between your legs doesn’t mean you’re always right.”
“Flappy thing?” frowned Mo. “I take exception to that.”
