Page 22 of Yours for the Taking (Falling For A Rose)

His heart swelled for her, knowing her pain on any given night could be unbearable.

“I am.” He winked, and she chuckled.

“Should we pray over our sandwiches?”

Carla nodded, and their hands met up at the middle of the table.

“Father God, please bless this food for the nourishment of our bodies and soul, and continue to do great work in us so that we may, in turn, do a great work in someone else. In Your Son’s mighty name, Amen.”

“Amen.”

Their eyes fluttered opened and seeing one another after connecting in spirit together, however short it was, brought joy to their hearts.

They ate and sipped their hot cocoa as their conversation turned to their careers.

“So, you’re building a lake for the new boys club?”

“I’m adding to an already existing lake. The owner wanted me on the redesign, and because I love helping the children in the community, I accepted.”

Her eyes sparkled at him. “I am not surprised.”

“Not by this?”

“No.”

“But by me owning the club?”

“Especially that.”

They laughed. “I feel like you’re going to tell me you ride a motorcycle on nights with a full moon in the sky.”

“And then I turn into an immortal animal with fangs?”

“Yes. And I’m along for the ride without knowing what I’m about to get involved with.”

“Hmmm.”

She smiled.

“Would you be frightened if that were the case?”

“No.”

His brows arched. “You are a dangerous woman, aren’t you?”

“I told you so, but that’s not the reason I wouldn’t be frightened.”

“Then what would be the reason?”

“I instinctively trust you. Don’t ask me why. I have no idea.”

He watched her for a long minute, and she could feel his thoughts churning, wondering what conversation was being held there.

“Am I crazy to trust you, Jacob?” She took the last sip of her hot cocoa.

“No. But you’ll let me know soon enough, yeah?”

“Does that mean we will see each other again?”

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