Page 95 of Secret Bet
The maid tapped her foot as Jennifer brushed against Belle's arm. Then Jennifer said, "I wanted to say I amsorry."
With a nod, Belle checked out of the conversationfor a moment. She tried to find Peter in the throngs of people. She pressed her lips together and then glanced at Jennifer. "Forwhat?"
Jennifer looked at Rafe and nodded her head. "For trying to sabotage you. I've promised I'll try to be nicer to people fromnowon."
Belle pulled her arm out of reach and took a step toward the bay. "Good luckwiththat."
The maid continuedto lead her closer to the yacht. “For the record, I like youbetter.”
“Thanks.” Belle's heart beat in her chest fast and goose bumps grew on her arm. Peter was closer. She licked her lips and searched the crowdforhim.
Then her gaze saw Peter, and euphoria was the best word to describe how she felt. The moment he turned and saw her, he left who he was with and met her halfway. Themaid excused herself as Peter leanedforward.
Her lips tingled for that kiss again, but she placed her hands on his shoulders and said, "I love you. I quit my job because I want to see where westand."
He wrapped his arms around her waist. She was home as he said, "Then you'll marry me and stay by my side always. I love you and need you inmylife."
Her lips parted. The worldseemed to snap into place as she asked, "What? You want tomarryme?"
He nodded his head like he would agree with anything. "Yes, if you'llhaveme."
She was hyperaware only of their hearts and how she felt with him. This was it. She gave him herheart.
"Of course I will. Iloveyou."
