by Jodi Thomas
Jennie closed her left hand around his. “There’s nothing about you I’d change.”
Austin smiled and fought the urge to grab her and kiss her in front of all these people. With great control he leaned near and brushed her cheek with his lips. “Plus, I feel my child’s parents should be married. Don’t you?”
Jennie glanced at True standing beside Spider. Dirt already creased across her nose, but her blue eyes were dancing with excitement. “Of course,” Jennie replied.
Austin offered his arm. “Will you join me?”
She closed her fingers over his arm. “It’s bound to be an adventure.”
“That I promise,” Austin answered as he closed his hand over hers.
They walked toward Spider Morris. Jennie felt as if her heart might explode. She’d found a place where she belonged. Not a state or a town, but in Austin’s heart, and there she’d always be needed, cherished and loved.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
