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“It’s a beautiful place,” Savanah remarked

Rane pulled up in front of a motel, then turned to look at her “Do you want to spend the night here, or go find ht”

“Still nervous aboutthem?”

“A little What if they don’t like me?”

“Savanah…”

“What if they look at me and all they see is dinner, or dessert? Stop that, it’s not funny!”

He tried to say he was sorry, but he couldn’t stop laughing

Savanah punched hi to hurt her fist more than his arm The man had muscles of steel

Rane took a deep breath, glanced at Savanah, and burst out laughing again

“Anytih, I’d like to check into the ine and got out of the car

She didn’t wait for hi, she swept into the office

With a shake of his head, Rane grabbed her overnight bag and followed her inside She was really soht, and wondered how he had ever survived without her

Rane squeezed Savanah’s hand “Just relax They’re going to love you”

“Right” Savanah took a deep breath as they walked up the pathway to his parents’ house It was a pretty place, white with dark green trim Tall trees rose behind the house; a riot of colorful flowers surrounded a small fountain It didn’t look the least bit the way she had expected a Va Dracula and finding Mary Poppins

Savanah looked up at Rane as he knocked on the door There was a faint tre, and she realized he was just as nervous as she was

The h like Rane to be his brother He had the sa jaw, and thick black hair The only difference she could see was in their eyes—Rane’s were black, his father’s were dark brown

Vince Cordova took one look at his son and drew him into his arms “Welcome home, son”

All Savanah’s fears melted as she watched the two men embrace; the love and affection between the his throat, Vince held his son at arth “I can’t believe you’re here Let ?” Vince glanced at Savanah “This pretty ladyhis son, Vince held out his hand “I’m Rane’s father”

“I’m pleased to meet you, Mr Cordova”