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He kissed her tenderly

Did he really mean it when he told her that he loved her? Or was it just the heat of the an to creep up inside her

“What’s the ht at her

She closed her eyes, fighting back the unshed tears “Nothing is wrong, Brandon That onderful”

“Don’t givethrough that pretty little head of yours?”

She opened her eyes and confessed, “Love? Love is a big word”

“Daht it is You’re the first wo deal to me” He brushed the hair out of her eyes

It hadn’t been just lust that had pulled those words fro so happy, so hopeful, so cherished “Aly

“Yes, you are What’s the verdict?”

“Guilty, as charged, counselor I think I would like to go to court more often”

He laughed “I love you, Shelby I will always love you”

“I love you, Brandon”

Chapter Sixteen

Alex followed Justin, as in his beat-up Ford pickup, driving to their faer seat beside hiht for her Justin had insisted on being the one to bring her flowers

Brandon was at the cabin, too, keeping an eye on her,sure she was safe Brandon had made it clear to him and Justin that he wasn’t ready to pursue Shelby