Okay, the man was making it very hard not to cry.“God is good.”
“Right?”He released her, thumped Kyle on the back.“You’ve got a keeper.”
Kyle nodded.“That’s why I’m keeping her.”
She laughed, then turned as another man drew near.Dark hair, chocolate-colored eyes, handsome, yet a little aloof.
Kyle greeted him then turned to her.“Gen, this is Liam Darcy.”
“Oh, the man who saved my career.”She shook his hand.“Thank you so much.”
He shook his head.“I’m fairly certain you managed that by yourself.Some of those board members just needed reminding about what was really important and what kind of doctor they should have representing the hospital.”He smiled.“Like the one who saved our coach’s life.”
“Well, I’m forever grateful to you, sir.”
“Just help keep this man scoring goals so we can finally win a Stanley Cup.”
“I’ll do my best.”
He nodded, and moved on, as a waiter drew near with champagne.Kyle collected two glasses and handed one to her but she shook her head.
“No?”
“No.”
His eyebrows rose.She’d been happy to quaff champagne on their honeymoon several weeks ago.
“Because?”
“I’ll tell you later.”
The speeches began and she caught the way that Kyle kept looking at her as if concerned.And while she clapped and smiled she was grateful he didn’t press her.She wanted to tell him, but not in front of all these people.
The night continued with dancing, but she didn’t want to dance.She knew this was the time to say something.They moved to a quieter section, where windows showcased the Space Needle, and he wrapped his arms around her.
“What’s wrong?”he asked.
“Nothing.”
“Then what’s right?”
She lifted her hands around his neck.“Everything.”
He smiled and gently kissed her, then kissed her again, and then again with more fervor.
She pulled away, and smiled up at him.
He cocked his head.“You keep looking at me like there’s something I should know.”
“That’s because there is.”
“But I’m not one of these supersmart Rivas women.”
“I’m not one of them either, anymore.Neither is Bella, now your name is on her new birth certificate.”
“Come on.Help a man out.”
“Mmm, just think for a minute.What is something you really would’ve preferred me to tell you a lot sooner than I did?”
