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I ree round table situated near the center of the roo to ignore the stares I garnered as the focus of Gideon’s dark gaze
My hand shook a little as reached for his ar late"
He slid his arers flexed into my waist with near-painful pressure and I pulled back
He looked at me with such heated intensity and ferocious love that h iven hi to process It was nice to know I could still do that It ht dress to walk down the aisle in
I looked at everyone at the table "Hello"
Gideon pulled his gaze away from my face "It’s my pleasure to introduce you to my wife, Eva"
Startled, I turned wide eyes toward hied I hadn’t realized he wasthe fact that ere aze softened to warm amusement "These are the board members of the Crossroads Foundation"
Shock turned into love and gratitude so fast, I swayed with it He held me up, as he always did, in all ways At a tielse
He introduced everyone to me, then pulled out my seat for me Lunch passed in a whirl of excellent food and intense conversation I was happy to hear thatCrossroads to Gideon’s bio on his website had raested overhauls to the Crossroads site--now in place--had increased applications for assistance
And I loved how close Gideon sat tomy hand beneath the table
When they asked me for input, I shookvaluable at this point You’re all doing an a smile "Thank you, Eva"
"I would like to sit in on board et up to speed If I can’t contribute ideas, I hope to find another way to lend a hand"
"Now that you an, "e and thank Crossroads for its support They hold luncheons or dinners, which also act as fund-raisers They would love to have Gideon accept on behalf of the foundation, but his schedule precludes that most of the time"
I leaned briefly into Gideon’s shoulder "You want e hiested that youabout you representing the foundation in person"
I blinked at her "You’re kidding"
"Not at all"
My gaze turned to Gideon He tilted his head in acknowledgment
I tried to wrap my brain around the idea "I’m not much of a consolation prize"
"Eva" Gideon conveyed a wealth of disapproval in that one word
"I’ modest," I countered "Why would anyone want to hear me speak? You’re accomplished, brilliant, and a wonderful orator I could listen to you give a speech all day Your na ation That’s not helpful"
"Are you done?" he asked smoothly
I narrowed my eyes at him