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There were a few id in a dance costume One of her and a friend at university "Look at your hair, Brigid… It was so long You were so darling"

Carwyn puttered and poked around the house, grabbing a pint of blood froerator before he decided to call Deirdre and catch up on the most recent news After a conversation that h in equal id, rife with plans for the coht Finally, he closed his eyes and prayed that the hours would fly

He heard her stir before she woke He rolled over and watched her eyes flutter open, saze meet his own He’d been patient all day

Patience had run its course

He scooted down and placed a soft kiss on her lips They barely id?" he whispered "Can you hearover her lips Which he kissed again before he scooted down and kissed her neck Her skin was delicious

"You’re really here," she , I know you’re still sleepy, but I should infor delivered to the farlanced over his shoulder at the clock as he felt her tense beneath him "Actually, I believe they’ve already arrived"

She frowned "Carwyn…"

"And since the bride price has been met, and I am back in the country, we can now be married Don’t worry, I’ve already spoken to Deirdre and your aunt Obviously, they’re disappointed not to be able to attend the wedding, but since we’ll beher collarbone with his lips and anticipating the howling protest that he’d face as soon as she roused to full consciousness "They gave their blessing anyway"

Her voice was a little louder and her hands reached up to his head "But Carwyn--"

"Ah ha!" He looked up at her with a grin, pausing in his exploration to watch her "Speechless You’re obviously as excited as I ahtened in his hair, pulling at the roots as she narrowed her eyes "You’ve got this all figured out, haven’t you? Been plotting all day?"

"Maybe a little"

"And on the trip here?"

"There was a boat Lots of tilea to be fun "So, you ht away?"

"Oh yes" His face was the picture of innocence "No need to postpone the ihtfully "I think you’re on to soled his eyebrows "And quite happy about it"

"Careful You’ll have to confess"

His mouth dipped down to skie bed" A low ruhly"