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“And know you’re always bringing me back,” she added quickly.Whatto get inked into her skin took long thought. Whenever she thought of Richard, however, that image kept coming back to mind. Like a moon lighting a traveler’s path, Richard always showed her the way, and she’d always found herself someplace better.
He drew the fabric fall back down to cover her.Oh, no.He didn’t like it.
He moved her to face him. That time, his eyes were different—misted and wet, and his lids slightly hooded.
“Surprised?” she asked softly.
He nodded once.
“Happy?”
“Beyond,” he whispered.
She grabbed both his hands and brought them up to her lips. “These hands can do anything to me. Not because you have the ability, but because I trust them. I trust every part of you.” But it was more than that, wasn't it? He was deserving—and she was, as well. “Any man can stand between the dark and me. But you lovedmydarkness.”
“I have—and always will—love every part of you.” Rough edges tinged his voice.
She dripped her chin and closed her eyes. “I am here for you. Always.”
“Mio tesoro.” His lips found hers, and she lost herself in his kiss. Warm light filled her body. So, that was what peace felt like.
He’d often called hermy treasure. But for the first time, she felt like one bone deep. Not just because he loved her. Because she’d finally let herself accept it—fully.
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