“We’ve been through hell, you and me.” Martin played with Christie’s fingers, turning her hand to look at her ring. “When I couldn’t find you, I thought... I couldn’t have gone on.”
“You found me.”
“Yes. And I found myself, as well. Sweetheart, loving you makes me a whole man. Not a man with a hole in his soul. I’m not good with words or feelings, Christie.”
“I disagree.”
“Of course you do.” He kissed her with such tenderness that she melted against him. Randall trotted up the steps and stared at them. He whined and Martin reluctantly lifted his head. “Your timing is appalling, dog.”
“Do you think Thomas and Martha will take the cottage?” Christie watched them dancing slowly, their eyes on each other as if they were the only people in the room.
“I do. Which means you need to vacate the property. Tomorrow.”
“Are you sure you’re ready for me to be with you all day, every day? And night?”
“Am I sure? I’ve been waiting for you since those guys got married. Even if you work away from home sometimes, I’ll always be here.”
“Oh. Meant to tell you. I bought the hairdressers and am going to turn it into a beauty salon. One day Belinda will come work for me.” Christie’s eyes sparkled.
“You’re sure?”
“I can’t wait.”
Randall tired of the lack of attention and forced his way between them.
“Do you think this is like having a child?”
“Or two. Maybe three.” Martin wrapped his arms around Christie and Randall. “Let’s give ourselves time before we find out though. At least a few months.”
Deep contentment flowed into Christie. We’ll show them Vela and Carina. Jasmine Sea would be their second home and the open sea a place to explore. This town was her family. Martin tightened his hold on her and she closed her eyes with a smile.
About Phillipa Nefri Clark
Phillipa grew up along lonely Australian beaches with wild seas and misty cliffs. From a young age she wrote stories and dreamed of becoming an author.
Now living in regional Victoria, Australia on a small acreage close to a mountain range, Phillipa's great loves - apart from writing - are her family of two young adult sons and her husband, their Labrador, music, fine wine, and friends.
Phillipa is a member of Romance Writers of Australia and Romance Readers Association Australia.
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My love and thanks to Ian, Nick & Alex. Each of you helps, inspires, and supports me as a person and writer in many wonderful ways.
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