Page 152 of Highlander of Storm

“I love ye,” he said.

The words came without anger or danger pressing them free. He’d never felt free enough to say them like that, and now, thanks to her, he could.

“I love ye too,” Violet answered. “Even when ye attempt to purchase healers.”

“Especiallythen.”

John laughed again, and Violet’s laughter joined his, while footsteps and servants’ voices carried through the passageway beyond the door.

Connor held John closer, drew Violet firmly against him, and let their laughter fill Moore Castle.

Their home.The very place that would forever continue to contain all the love in the world.

The End?