Page 84 of Love Me Tender


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He spoke with such conviction that something inside her broke, as if all the beliefs she’d held about herself suddenly gave way to the possibility of new ones. Her tears spilled over.

Grant closed the distance between them in three strides. The instant his arms went around her, all the anger and tension drained from her.

“I’m not telling you to leave the tech industry.” He stroked his hand down her back. “God knows it needs you. But don’t you dare think that this is all you are.”

She pressed her face to his chest and let out a shuddering sigh.

“By the way,” she mumbled. “I love you, too.”

A soft laugh escaped him. His breath brushed against her hair.

“Don’t worry.” He tightened his grip on her. “I won’t tell anyone.”

Rory let herself sink into the warm, protective circle of his arms. Much as she wanted her work, Grant, her family, Bliss Cove, and a fulfilling, happy, fun life all wrapped up in one pretty package, she’d learned long ago that she couldn’t have everything.

But she could haveenough.

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