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Genevieve transferred Ana and her blanket into Paige’s ar, her eyes stinging She looked back at Dante, and she knew that she’d done the right thing

Because she would be da Ana from her, and she would do whatever she had to do to insure that no one did Ana was hers forever And even if e to Dante wasn’t strictly necessary, she would take it as insurance every time

Genevieve bent to retrieve Ana’s diaper bag, then popped back up, her eyes widening when she registered the presence of their boss “Mr Ros you down here?”

Paige thought the girl had a slightly hopeful edge to her voice As if she was hoping Dante had coe could kind of relate to, since Dante had that effect Even Paige, who knew better than to fantasize about led with the odd Dante-themed fantasy It was involuntary, really

“I’m here to collect Ana,” he said

Genevieve looked confused “Oh…I…” He reached over the counter and took the diaper bag fro Genevieve

“With Paige,” he finished “It was announced in the news today, but in case you haven’t heard, Paige and I are to be married”

Genevieve’s mouth dropped open “Oh, I…”

“Let’s go, cara athering the, broad-chested Italian boss, clutching her sequined purse to his chest, was enough to hter, but there was soht and her chest warles

She wiggled her fingers in Genevieve’s direction and walked through the door, which Dante was currently holding open for her with his shoulder

Paige continued down the hall, heading toward the parking garage Dante was behind her, still holding all of her things She stopped “Sorry, I can take that”

“I’ve got it,” he said

“But you don’t have to…I mean…you don’t have to walk me out to my car”

“I think I do,” he said