In the grand salle Rachelle surrendered to Fabien’s embrace, to his fervent lips on hers, and suddenly the world was no longer bleak, no longer fearful or lonely. Fabien was here, showing her how much he wanted her, and she felt safe. She was hearing his unexpected words of commitment — words that she had merely dreamed of hearing and thought she never would. He loved her . . . loved her, fully and completely, and —
“Say yes, Rachelle, because I will not give up until you agree to marry me here at Vendôme. Will you become my beloved marquise, Rachelle de Vendôme?”
“Yes, yes . . .”
“Do you love me, Rachelle?”
She laughed, throwing her arms around his neck, holding him ardently.
“Forever,” she whispered, warmed by his gaze.
How safe she felt in his arms; how right it seemed to be here with him, hearing his words of amour, and forgetting all that was darkness and fear.
She had awakened from a dreadful nightmare to light and hope again.
She sighed as she heard him whisper, “And nothing will ever be allowed to tear us apart again.”
For this moment the summer flowers bloomed in rich abundance, their fragrance heavy and sweet; the gilded cup of amour overflowed, and the future was as golden as though it were written on silk.
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