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She grinned at his over-exaggerations. So Chad. So her charming major that she adored. His accent, his magnetism, his confidence, his strength, his devotion to her, everything combined was perfect. He also looked exquisitely handsome in a button-down gray shirt and black slacks, his emerald eyes full of her.
Before she could return the compliment, he pulled her in and kissed her.
Cold? She’d never be cold again with Chad close, especially with his lips on hers.
“Okay, you two. Faith and I have been cooking all afternoon. You can kiss later. We need to eat before Faith’s delicious creations get cold.”
Hope whipped around to see Madeline standing on the porch in a sweater dress. Her cheeks heated at his mom catching them kissing.
Chad kept his arms around her and chuckled. “Don’t worry. Mum’s not upset we’re kissing.”
“Oh, heavens no.” Madeline grinned. “I’m just asking you to save it for later.” She winked and hurried back inside.
“She thinks you’re incredible, and the only woman worthy of me,” Chad said, his breath warm against her face.
“Oh? I’m sure in your mom’s eyes, no woman is worthy of you.”
Chad chuckled. “Only you, love.”
“Your confidence knows no bounds.”
“Should it now?” He winked. “And despite my mum worrying about food growing cold, I only hunger for your kiss.”
She kissed him quickly but pulled back before Madeline could come out again. “Let’s get inside before your mom scolds us.”
“Mum, love. Not Mom.”
She smiled.
They walked up the porch with his arm around her.
“Faith’s here?” Hope asked. “I thought she was visiting Kiera at the castle.”
“Well, tonight is a very important night, and she didn’t want to miss out.”
Hope stopped on the porch and stared at him. “Important because we’re with your mom—excuse me—mum?”
“You’ll simply have to wait ... patiently. I know that is difficult for my high-powered executive, so I’ll distract you.” He leaned in for a kiss.
“Chad Prescott, don’t you toy with me.” She pushed at his chest, but it was a feeble effort.
“Hope Radisson, being close to you is mesmerizing. If you’ll consent to kiss me right now, I may perish and go to heaven.”
“You’re trying to distract me, and I could never be the cause of your demise.” She pulled from his arms and hurried to swing the door wide.
He easily swung her around, pinned her against the exterior wall, and kissed her thoroughly.
She pulled back, her lips warm and swollen, and she only wanted to kiss him all over again. Whatever he had planned to make this night important could wait. “Perished and gone to heaven?”
“Over and over again, love.” He kissed her again, and thrills shot through her.
The door swung open. “Goodness, you two. Get in here.”
Chad grinned at Hope. “This promises to be the most incredible night of your life.”
“It already is,” she assured him.
He kissed her and then lifted her off her feet and carried her into the house. “Just you wait, love. Just you wait.”
