Benjamin and Betty had lost their positions with the Tribune not long after December 29. They’d gone off to find jobs, this time at minor papers in the United States. As the war raged on and more bombings crumbled London, Sylvie had marveled at how strong the British people were and how invincible her love for Alec remained. With their love, nothing seemed impossible, and every day they had together precious.
Sylvie had written her book and had sent it off to a publisher only last week, and although she understood it was a long shot that the publisher would want a first book, she was in this novel writing thing for the long haul. There was no stopping her.
People squashed around Nelson’s Column to hear Churchill’s victory speech broadcast over huge microphone loudspeakers. It would start any time now.
She drew him to one side down an alley that didn’t have hordes of people within it.
“Hey,” he said softly as she threw her arms around his neck. “What are you doing?”
“Celebrating. I guess this is as good a time as any to tell you.”
His brows lowered a bit. “Tell me what?”
She brushed her index finger over his nose in a teasing gesture. “It’s not bad news. Don’t worry.”
He laughed. “Then out with it.”
“In a few months’ time there will be a little Kent running around our flat.”
His eyes widened. “Sylvie, my darling. Oh, Sylvie.”
He kissed her, and they were still kissing when Churchill began his speech.
The End
Publisher’s Note
Please help this author's career by posting an honest review wherever you purchased this book.
About Denise A. Agnew
Denise A. Agnew, paranormal investigator and author of over 57 novels. RT Book Reviews calls her romantic suspense novels “top-notch”, and she's won both the EPPIE Award for Best Historical Romance and the Passionate Plume Award for best erotic romance. Denise has written paranormal, comedy, contemporary, fantasy, historical, erotic romance, and suspense. Her experience with archaeology and archery creep into her work, and her travels have added a lifetime of story ideas.
One London Night Page 34
