Instead of finding her in the shadows, this visit would anchor something between them in rising daylight.

“Never frightening her with anything but her own feelings for him.”

“Her pride had once been a mile wide. So fierce and strong that she'd thought sh…”

“He had told Downing that they would let the lady decide. That perhaps it was in…”

“Her jaw dropped. "You - you -"He chuckled and winked at her. Her ire evaporated…”