Ah. She smiled, and the sight of it was like every Christmas present in the world rolled into one. He wanted to be on the receiving end of those smiles for the next hundred years or so.
I need you, he blurted. Dont leave me.
Her jaw dropped. David. She launched herself into his arms, pulling him closer and covering his face with kisses.
Thats the most incredible thing youve ever said to me, she whispered.
And then they were kissing each other so fervently that neither of them said anything for a long time after.
When they finally stopped to catch their breath, he promised, Ill try to do better.
Its not just you, she told him. Lord knows there are ways I could be a better wife. Youve done so many wonderful things for me, and I should appreciate you more. I should take into consideration the intentions as well as the actions.
Ill try to stop acting so much without getting your input first. So well work on the better, David resolved. And consider the worse behind us?
She nodded, her eyes red-rimmed, tear tracks streaked through her makeup, her professionally arranged hairstyle destroyed by his plunging fingers. Shed never looked more radiant.
I love you, he told her.
I love you, too. She wiped her cheeks. Im sorry its not easier.
Nothing worth having is. And you are definitely worth it, Mrs. Waide.
She blushed, which he found inexplicably arousing. Then again, hed been aroused since her mouth had touched his.
Think we should go back inside? Rachel asked.
Probably. He grinned at her. But Id much rather go somewhere and have my way with you.
She tilted her head up, the sun catching the glint in her gaze as she clucked her tongue at him. You know, Ive heard about boys like you.
And?
She traced her index finger over his bottom lip. And I think youre absolutely perfect for a girl like me.
Smiling in agreement, David kissed his bride.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tanya Michaels started telling stories almost as soon as she could talkand started stealing her moms Harlequin romances less than a decade later. In 2003, Tanya was thrilled to have her first book, a romantic comedy, published by Harlequin. Since then, Tanyas sold nearly twenty books and is a two-time recipient of the Booksellers Best Award as well as a finalist for the Holt Medallion, National Readers Choice Award and Romance Writers of Americas prestigious RITA® Award. Tanya lives in Georgia with her husband, two preschoolers and an unpredictable cat, but you can visit Tanya online at www.tanyamichaels.com.