Page 84 of Taming Irish

“Loveher?”

Yes. More than I ever thought possible. I nod. “It’s fuckingterrifying.”

Owen laughs. “It is. But it’s also the best damn thing that will ever happen toye.”

“Jeezus.” I breath out. “I thought the three of ye’d lost yer minds, but I get itnow.”

“Then don’t fuck it up.” Owen smacks me on the shoulder. “At least, not any more than ye alreadyhave.”

Igrunt.

Owen goes back into the room where the rest of the crew are still fussing overAxel.

Shit. I still can’t believe that’s what they chose to name the poorkid.

Axel Gallagher. I guess it has a slight ring toit.

My phone vibrates in my backpocket.

It’s my manager, and I’m hoping he finally has some good news for me. Or any news at all. The worst part of this whole situation is notknowing.

“Joey went through all the surveillance tapes of your floor over the past few weeks, and other than your cleaning lady, no one else entered yourapartment.”

“Then how the hell did the letter get inthere?”

“We’re working onit.”

“Work faster.” I hang up, just as Makena exits theroom.

“I’m going down to get a coffee. Did you wantsomething?”

I wantyou.

“No.”

She nods, not meeting my gaze, then starts to walkaway.

And I’m about to lether.

Screw that. I may not be able to control tomorrow, but I can control my actions rightnow.

“Wait,” I growl out, taking three long strides to get to her, I take her hand and spin her around so that she’s facing me. “I can’t dothis.”

She blinks up at me. “I’ve already released you from whateverthisis. If you want me to leave, Iwill.”

She really has no clue how I feel abouther.

“I don’t want ye toeverleave. That’s theproblem.”

Her fingers fist in my shirt and she closes her eyes. “They’re justwords.”

“Words are all I have, Makena.” I move so that her back is against the wall, and I’m pressed against her, my fingers tangling in her hair. She whimpers when I brush my lips against hers. I say breathlessly, “Unless ye want promises.” I kiss her again, harder this time, full of the desperation I feel. “Shit. I’ll promise to give ye the fucking moon and stars if that’s what it takes to keep ye here, besideme.”

“I…”

“I’ve lived my whole life like tomorrow may never come. I don’t want to live like that anymore. I want ye to be mytomorrow.”

“Shane…”

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