Chapter 15 #3
His voice was deep and quiet when he spoke.
“I kept going to work, thinking about the position, the partnership. I should have been happy, but I wasn’t.
I’d gotten everything I wanted, but none of it meant a damn to me because I’d lost you.
Come back to me, Gabrielle.” He paused, then said, “I love you.”
She opened her eyes and looked into his, seeing the love in them.
It hurt to throw up more objections, when all she wanted was to fall into his arms. “I’m not sure you understand what you’d be getting into.
My past might always haunt me. Franco threatened to kill you.
It could happen again, if someone else found out. ”
He was smiling at her, that smile she loved so much. Didn’t he understand what she was saying?
“You called your father for me, didn’t you? I’d wondered what made you do it then, instead of when Franco first showed up.”
She nodded. “I won’t do it again. The only reason I did it was because I had no other choice. I’m not Gabriela Donati. I never will be again. I’m a different person now. Gabrielle Rousseau.”
“I’ve never known you as anyone else. I love you, Gabrielle.”
“I love you too, Devlin.”
He kissed her then, the sweetest, most tender kiss she thought she’d ever had. For a long time, they stood there holding each other until finally Devlin pulled back to look at her, keeping his arms around her. “If you wanted to come back to CG&S, Sid would still give you the job.”
“No.” She shook her head and smiled at him. “I’ve discovered that’s not what I want after all. I’m happy going into practice by myself.”
“Good. I’m glad that was your answer.” He grinned. “How about a partner?”
“You mean?—?”
He nodded. “I resigned this morning. What do you say, Counselor? Think you could stomach me as a partner?”
“I think I might manage it,” she said, smiling. “We work really well together.”
“In more ways than one. And I know just the way to celebrate our upcoming partnership.” Since he’d slid his hands inside her cutoffs and was massaging her rear while he kissed her, she had a good idea of what he intended. “The desk isn’t here yet,” she murmured against his lips.
“That’s okay. We’ll improvise.” He kissed her again. “There’s one more thing.”
In the process of unbuttoning his shirt, she paused. “What?”
He covered her hands with both of his. “Marry me, Gabrielle.”
Stunned, she stammered, “Y-you want to get married?” Oh, that smile should definitely be licensed.
“Yes.” He brought her hands to his lips and kissed them, watching her with a devilish gleam in his eyes. “Say yes.”
“We haven’t known each other very long. We don’t have to rush into it.” Even though she realized there was nothing she’d like more than to marry him, she felt compelled to give him an out.
“Yes we do.” He clasped her hands together at his chest. “I’ve been going crazy without you. I want to be with you, all the time. Marry me and put me out of my misery.”
“When you put it like that, what other choice do I have?” She smiled and curved her arms around his neck. “Yes,” she said, and kissed him to seal it.
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Trauma surgeon Marissa Fairfax is used to blood, chaos, and last breaths.
She’s not used to being the target of criminals.
When she hears a Deadly Confession, Detective Jack Corelli moves into her hospital, her home, her thoughts, and her world.
Will Jack succeed in protecting the woman who holds the key to his case?
Deadly Confession, Book 3 in the Hearts on the Line Romantic Suspense series, a sexy forced proximity Romantic Suspense.
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