“And by love.”
“You’re not sorry, then?” he asked.
She thought about it for a moment, then shook her head. “No.”
She put her arms around his neck and kissed him, hard. She couldn’t be sorry, not when it meant she could spend a lifetime, a hundred lifetimes, with Navarre.
She let her fingers curl into the hair at his nape. “Besides, if I ever decide I want to be mortal, I can always try that recipe I found.”
“Annie.” What a wonder she was! He had expected a variety of reactions from her: fear, disgust, regret, hatred. He had not expected acceptance, or humor, and he knew, without doubt, that he could not live without her. “If you ever decide to try to regain your mortality, we’ll try it together. Now, if you want.”
She smiled up at him. “Right now, all I want is you. My love, my life.”
He whispered her name as his arms drew her close. She’d never been more beautiful, he thought. And she was his. For now and for always, she was his.
Together, they would explore her new world.
Together, he thought, sweeping her into his arms.
Together.
Forever.
About Amanda Ashley
Amanda Ashley is one of those rare birds—a California native. She’s lived in Southern California her whole life and loves it. She married her high school sweetheart and they have three sons, all handsome enough to be cover models!
Amanda never intended to be a published author. It just happened. She has always loved to read, though. The Black Stallion books, Nancy Drew, Mary Stewart. And then she discovered romance novels. One night when her husband was at work, her kids were in bed and there was nothing on TV, she sat down and started writing a book of her own. And she’s been writing ever since.
Amanda and her alter ego, Madeline Baker, have written over seventy books, many of which have appeared on various bestseller lists, including the New York Times list, the Waldenbooks Bestseller list, and the USA Today list. Not bad for someone who started writing just for the fun of it.
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