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His big brown eyes were shining with love. She knew he meant every word he said. A warm wave of happiness washed over her. “We can spend as many nights as we want together now, can’t we?”
“We can spend every night that you want to. You know, if it were up to me, it’d be every single night for the rest of our lives.”
“You really mean that, don’t you?”
He nodded.
She wanted that, too. She wanted them to get back on track, to get back to living the life she thought they’d share, but part of her was still afraid that somehow the rug would be pulled out from under her again, and she didn’t know that she could survive the fall a second time.
He planted a kiss in the middle of her forehead. “Don’t worry. I’m not asking for it. I’m only saying it’s what I’d like. Whether or not I get it is up to you. I’ll try to earn it … that’s all I can do.”
She nodded. He was right. As much as her heart wanted her to say it right now, she knew it’d be wiser to wait. There was no rush—especially not if they had the rest of their lives.
“Do you want to get up and go for breakfast?”
“Sure. I promised I’d take you.”
As they walked into the resort, Molly hoped that the whole gang of friends wouldn’t be there. She liked them all well enough, but she wanted to make the most of time alone with Marcos.
She was relieved when they got there, and the outside deck wasn’t busy at all. There were only a few tables occupied. Once they were seated, she looked out at the lake. “I love this place, it’s so beautiful.”
Marcos smiled. “Well, I have a house here now. Whenever you want to come …”
She nodded. “That seems so weird to me. All this time you were thousands of miles away, in another country, and then for the last month, you’ve been here.” She frowned as a thought struck her. “So, does that mean you were here when I came up with everyone a few weeks ago?”
He shook his head. “I was in New York. Antonio only told me you were coming the night before. Otherwise, I would have come back.”
“I’m glad you didn’t.”
He nodded. “I am, too. It wouldn’t have been enough time. This is better.”
“And what’s going to happen after I go home on Sunday?”
“Well, if you meant what you said, I’ll come the week after.”
“I meant it.” She smiled. “I wish you could come back with us.”
“I do, too, but I have a lot to sort out before I can come. I’ll get there as soon as I can.”
She nodded.
“But that’s next week. We should make the most of today and tomorrow first. What do you want to do today?”
“I don’t care, as long as we do it together. We should probably go to the rehearsal dinner tonight. Your family will be there.”
“Yes. We should. And tomorrow will be all about the wedding. What time do you leave on Sunday?”
“Early afternoon, as far as I know. They’re having the brunch at the lodge and then Cam and Piper are going off on their honeymoon, and we’ll all head home.” She looked up as the server came with their coffees.
When she’d gone, Marcos held her gaze. “Is there any chance you’d want to stay for the week?”
Her heart raced. Of course, she wanted to. She didn’t want to leave him now that she finally had him. But she had to get back. She shook her head sadly. “I need to get back to the restaurant.”
He smiled. “I know, but I had to ask, just in case.”
The sound of her phone ringing in her purse made her jump. She fished it out and checked the display. It was Grady. “Sorry. I need to take this.”
Marcos nodded. “Do you want me to order for you when she comes back?”
