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He nodded “I’ll meet you there” She hit the unlock button on her key fob and he opened the door, helping her inside Closing the door, he tapped her hood and stepped aatching as she pulled off

Things had shifted between theer an option

“A ”

“A chroí” (uh KHREE): “heart”

Chapter Five

Enzo

As he ht echoed in his skull I have no idea what I’h to crack it, and his knuckles ached in protest He took a deep breath I can’t screw this up She looked at hireen eyes that reminded him of the ocean, and he’d caved She never asked forboard and waited for him to respond He had to step up and led in the balance He tugged at his collar and squir unco his rules I set these guidelines up for a reason Why the hell a just fine Even as he thought it, he kneas lying He ignored the screa voice in his head She made it clear They tried this, or she would back off He wasn’t sure if he could handle that His sto water

Aibhlinn was his sunshine The goodness rewarded to balance out all the evil he’d seen and been a part of in life Without her, he would be lost to the darkness completely His heart pounded in his chest He felt like a teenage boy on his first date It’s just Ave There’s no need to freak out Logic failed hi Cutting the engine, he took a deep breath There was no backing out at this point Sink or swilanced up at the star-studded sky and closed his eyes God, if you’re out there, help race, but that wo for me does She loves you with all her heart, and she deservesHe’d never been religious growing up His et hiious beliefs By the tiot to the Jordans’ home, his heart was hardened, and his trust was broken

Then Aibhlinn had coion did for people He sa those who believed acted She was kind, forgiving, and gracious He thought at first, it was an act, but as tied him to mass on a few occasions There truly wasn’tfro He had a set of keys, but it felt iht now He tapped on the door, and it opened almost immediately

“You came,” she said breathlessly

“I’ll never leave you hanging, babe,” he whispered, s a few strands behind her ear

“Come in,” she said in a husky voice that made his dick twitch She was perfection in the slinky black dress and heels she wore to the gallery The scent of soht and floral teased his sense of sers itched to touch He stepped inside and the door shut, leaving their old relationship on the other side This was uncharted territory Unsure what to do, he shoved his hands into his pocket

“Are you getting shy on me, a mhuirnín?” Aibhlinn asked

He snickered “Not sure how to proceed This isn’tYou’ll have to speak plainly about what you want”

“You sure you’re ready for this? We can’t go back, you know?”