Redemption

by Michelle Heard

  His thrusts become harder and uneven and then his body arches up against mine as he comes undone. I lean forward and kiss him, wanting to taste him while he fills me. His arms fold around me and he holds me as he kisses me tenderly.

  CHAPTER 16

  ELI

  We’ve had the whole weekend to ourselves. We needed the time alone. Most of it was spent in bed where I learned what made Quinn groan and fall apart in my arms.

  Finlay just got back from Matthew’s place.

  “I’m heading out on the road again,” he says to Quinn.

  “But, Dad, we didn’t get to spend time together,” she says, and I can hear the sadness creeping into her voice.

  “It will only be for two weeks, then I’ll be back for a week.” He takes her hand with a serious look in his eyes. “I’m going to sell the house.”

  “Dad, you love that house,” Quinn says, looking shocked. “What about all the memories?”

  He shakes his head. “I love you, Quinn. The house is just a house.” He taps the side of his head. “The memories are all up here. Besides, I’m always on the road. It’s going to fall apart. I can stay in a motel when I’m here.”

  “You won’t need to do that, Matthew,” I say, walking closer. “You’ll always have a room here.”

  He squeezes my shoulder. “Thanks, Eli.” He looks at Quinn. “Give us a second.”

  He waits for Quinn to leave the living room before he turns back to me. “You make my daughter happy, Eli.”

  I can only smile.

  “When she was little, I used to watch her sleep. I’d worry about what her future would be like.” He becomes overwhelmed with emotion and it makes his voice break. “She will always be my little girl. You understand that, right?”

  “Yes, Sir.”

  “I want the best for her, Eli.” He grabs hold of my shoulder and he pulls me in for a hug. “You’re a better man than I will ever be. Take care of my baby girl.”

  I hug him back, feeling overwhelmed with pride and honor.

  “I will, Matthew.”

  He nods and then he walks out of the room to go find Quinn.

  I take a deep breath and silently vow to always be the best for Quinn.

  CHAPTER 17

  QUINN

  I watch the truck shudder and groan as Dad drives away.

  I bite my bottom lip and hear as Eli takes the steps down the porch. He comes to stand next to me and asks, “If you could have one wish, what would it be?”

  I smile and look up at him while a hundred things race through my mind. None of them stick though.

  “Just one wish?” I ask.

  He nods and shoves his hands in his pockets.

  I stand on my toes and press a kiss to his lips. When I pull back I whisper, “A kiss.”

  He frowns at me and asks, “Why a kiss?”

  “Not just any kiss, Eli.” I bush my fingers over his cheek and whisper, “One day when I’m old and wrinkly I want a kiss.”

  “Why then?” He covers my hand with his and presses kiss to my palm.

  “It will mean we grew old together and that’s all I want.”

  He takes a deep breath and his eyes hold mine until everything around us fades.

  “Now and forever, my sunshine,” he whispers.

  I lift myself again and against his lips, I whisper, “Now and forever, my shadow.”

  THE END.

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  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

  Sheldon, you hold my heart in your hands. Thank you for being the best son a mother can ask for.

  To my beta readers, Morgan, Kelly, and Kristine - thank you for being the godparents of my paperbaby.

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