Chapter 44
CHAPTER 44
CALEB
I look down at the woman asleep in my arms.
Tonight, we’ve laughed and openly discussed our likes and dislikes on everything from television shows to world events. I watched in awe as she was swept away by the emotion of the ballet. The music and choreography seeming to transport her. I wasn’t interested in the dancers before me. Instead my gaze was locked on the woman I’m with. A woman who has turned my orderly life on its head. I cannot believe the difference she’s made in such a short time.
“Hey, beautiful,” I say, kissing her nose. Her body stiffens before she realises who’s talking to her. “We’ve landed.”
Her eyes flutter open, and I drop my lips to hers. I feel her smile where our mouths touch, her tongue darting out as she deepens our kiss.
I snake my hand behind her head, pulling her closer.
“Landed?” she says suddenly, pulling back, clearly having woken up.
I chuckle. “Yes, landed. It’s time to go home.”
I unbuckle my seat belt and get up, pulling her to her feet.
She comes with all the grace of the dancer she is, her arm sliding through mine as we make our way to a waiting Mason on the tarmac.
When we’re finally settled into the car, April turns to me, her eyes wide.
“Thank you. Thank you for these wonderful memories. I will treasure them.”
She leans forward and presses herself against me.
In that moment I know I can’t let her go. I will do everything in my power to keep my little dancer and make this one of many memories she can treasure. I just need to get her to trust me and see the real me, not the Caleb Frazer I have spent years presenting to the world.