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“I hope so. Thank you again for your help. I appreciate it.”

“No problem. Good luck, Alex. It was nice to finally meet you.”

I gave her a nod and followed the path as she said. When I reached the rocks, I saw Emerson sitting in front of the lighthouse. My heart started racing. I’d found her.

Chapter Thirty-Four

Emerson

A light wind swept across my face as I was sitting on the rocks, looking out into the ocean. I would never grow tired of the beauty of this place. Holding my phone in my hand, I pulled up the video I had taken of us. My heart ached as I watched it for the hundredth time. God, did I miss him and his man scent. I set my phone down and placed my face in my hands.

“It’s time to come home, Emerson.”

I lifted my head and froze for a moment as my heart started to beat rapidly, and my belly started to flutter. I slowly turned around and smiled when I saw Alex standing up on the rocks. Tears started to fill my eyes as I stood up.

“Stay there. I’ll come to you.” He smiled as he made his way down the rocks.

When he reached me, I threw my arms around him and buried my face into the side of his neck.

“You knew where to find me.”

“Of course, I did. Give me those damn lips.” He commanded.

I lifted my head, and our lips met, engaging in a passionate kiss that I never wanted to end.

“How’s Parker? You have Parker, right? I mean, you didn’t give him away or kick his little puppy ass to the street, did you?”

Alex chuckled. “Parker is fine. We bonded. Now, why are we talking about the dog? We haven’t seen each other in weeks, and you want to talk about the dog?”

I laughed as I planted many kisses all over his face.

“I missed you so much, Alex.”

“I missed you too, baby.”

“Did you just call me ‘baby’?” I smiled.

“I did, and I’m going to keep calling you that whether you like it or not.”

He placed his hands on each side of my face. “I love you, Emerson James. I’m madly in love with you, and you’re never leaving me again. Do you understand me?”

“Yes.” I nodded. “I totally understand, and I’m not even mad that you took that commanding tone with me.” I smiled.

He smiled as he placed his forehead on mine. “I love you so much, and I’m never letting you go. I want you back home with me. It’s our home, Emerson. Mine and yours. California doesn’t have to be that place of tragic memories for you anymore.”

“I know, and I want to come home. I missed you so much.”

His smile widened as his lips touched mine. “That’s what I wanted to hear.” He pulled me into a tight embrace.

We sat down on the rocks in front of the lighthouse, our arms wrapped tightly around each other, staring out into the ocean.

“It truly is beautiful here,” he spoke.

“It sure is.” I kissed his cheek.

“I met Mary. She seems like a really nice lady.”

“She is. She’s amazing. How did you know where I was staying?”

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