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“What are you saying, Caleb?”

“Sage” He took a steadying breath “Marry me Be my wife”

“No,” she said, “no, that’s crazy—”

“Listen tofine”

“Except e’re shouting at each other”

“Except then,” he admitted, “but it’s only because you’re as stubborn as I am”

Was that a smile? A hint of one?

“We respect each other,” Caleb continued “We’re good together, in bed and out” He put his hand over her belly “And we’re having a child,” he added softly “Seee on”

Sage stared into her lover’s eyes He was right; those were solid things to build a e on The world was filled with people who married for far less

Except, she wanted more

Tears rolled down her face

She wanted his love

His heart

She wanted the joy of knowing Caleb would bring her into his life even if she weren’t carrying his child …

Because she loved him