Page 59 of Harvey

“I certainly will not remember your birthday and the day of that farce of a marriage.”

“It’s a real marriage now.” She declared solemnly, causing the smile to tug at his lips.

“I think you are right.”

“I am.”

“I never allow anyone to run my life.”

“Until now.” Her impish smile warmed his heart, and he felt the emotions overwhelming him again.

“Not ever.”

“If you say so.”

“Brat.” He hauled her on top of him, hands coming up to frame her face.

“I can’t say it,” he whispered. “Not yet.”

“I don’t care.”

“You will,” he predicted. “And you will nag me about not returning your feelings.”

“You are wrong.” She told him tenderly. “Because I already know how you feel about me.”

Bringing her head down, he seized her lips in a kiss that melted her against him.

*****

“Where are you going?” He asked lazily when she stirred in his arms the following day.

“I have church.”

“Stay home.” Rolling her onto her back, he covered her naked body with his. He had made love to her last night, keeping her up. Her declaration of love had done something to his heart, and there was no going back.

“I can’t.”

“You can.” Bending his head, he brushed his lips against hers, sending tingles all over her body.

“Come with me.”

“What?” Lifting his head, he stared at her. “I am not religious, and I am sure you know that.”

“I do.” Cupping his face between her hands, she gave him a pleading look. “I am asking you to come with me. Silas is a wonderful leader, and his sermons are profound and honest. I am part of the choir and the children’s Sunday church, and I enjoy being there and helping. I want my husband to be part of that as well.”

Twisting out of her hands, he rolled off her. “You do know how to kill the mood.”

“We could go for a drive when we get back,” Shoving off the bed, she reached for her robe.

“Go to dinner- “

“Like a normal couple?” He asked cynically.

“There is nothing normal about us,” she said with a laugh as she tied the sash around her narrow waist.

“Was that your intention?” he asked her coldly. “Make your declaration of love to soften me up so that you can parade me in front of the people there?”

Kendra felt her heart sinking slowly. Whenever she thought she had made some headway, something else made her realize she was kidding herself.

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