Page 22 of Wilde In His Arms

“I feel like I should say I’m sorry, but I can’t because that actually makes me really happy.I wish I could give you a specific day that I’ll be there, but I’ve got a potential way to keep my job and be with you, plus a really important case.One I can’t leave undone.”

“I know.”Because she knew him.He didn’t leave things for others to do.

“Then know that I can’t wait to see you.And when I do, I’m going to bury myself so deep inside you, you’ll know you’re mine and I’m yours and nothing will ever tear us apart.”

Her heart melted at his words and how much he meant them.“I wish you were here,” she whispered, knowing the sound of the crowd and music probably drowned out her words.

“I wish I was there.I don’t feel whole when I’m away from you.”He’d never been so open about his feelings.

“Do you mean that?”

“Yes.And if I was with you, I’d say what I really want to say but don’t want to do over the phone.I should have said it that day we were together.I hope you felt it, the way I feel it every time you look at me, or touch me.It’s in your words, on your face, the warmth of your touch.I know it.And if I haven’t shown you enough, then I’m sorry.I won’t make that mistake again.I promise.”He loved her.

And she loved him.“I just want to be with you.”

“I want to be with you.More than anything.Which is why I talked to my boss and why things are going to change.I just need a little more time.”He really did want to be with her.

Her smile hurt her cheeks it was so big.“You know where to find me.”

“Yes, I do.And I’m coming for you.You can count on it.”The intent behind those words made her heart soar.

She believed him.

But her practical side said a lot could happen between now and whenever he decided to come.He could get another case he couldn’t pass up.He could change his mind.He could get hurt on the job.

No.She didn’t want to think about that.It was the one thing that scared her about his job.

Nick broke into her thoughts.“I hope to be there right after your trip to Boston.”

How did he know about that?Mason, of course.

“Well, then I guess I’ll see you when I see you.”

“When you do, I’ll tell you that thing I want to tell you.”

She ended the call with a smile, hoping beyond hope that everything would come together and they’d finally get a chance to see if their relationship could go the distance when they were together all the time.

Chapter ten

Nothingwaseversimple.Nick spent the weekend going over his old case notes, regarding Javier Lopez.He spent two more days digging up everything he could on Javier’s newest movements.He pulled one thread after the next from every whisper and associate even remotely connected to Lopez.He knew exactly what he’d known all along.Lopez was a piece of shit, who preyed on children.

Today he’d start hunting.

His phone rang as he drove out to the resort where Javier’s sister Julia worked.He hit the button on the steering wheels to answer and said hello to his boss.

“Nick, I have good news.I looked into using the Blackrock Falls PD building to open a satellite FBI office.”

“And?”Nick held his breath, hoping he got what he wanted.The lieutenant position would be okay, mostly supervisory, but not like what he did now.

“The uptick in cases we’re overseeing in the area do warrant more attention and resources from the bureau.Mason’s handled several cases already on his own and the other agents in the state are desperate for some help.I’ve signed off on setting up the new office and your transfer, as well as Mason’s, if he wants it.”

“Wait, are you saying you’re going to partner me with Mason to run that territory?”

“And several other agents who are already in state.You’ll head them all.How soon can you leave?”

Nick locked his jaw so he didn’t gape, even as his heart pounded with excitement.This was what he wanted.He’d be working with Mason again and live closer to Aria.He could have a real shot at getting her back.She wanted to be a wife and mother.He wanted her and a family.

“I need time to bring in Javier Lopez.”He hated that the guy was still on the streets, still hurting innocent children.He needed to be stopped.

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