The Disenchanted Duke
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Yes, he knew. He could see it in her eyes, feel it in the way she touched him. But that still didn't change things.
"I want to hear the words, Cara." He took her left hand in his. "You're not the only one who needs them."
Cara looked at him, suddenly becoming aware of something that hadn't occurred to her before. That perhaps this son of royalty needed love as much as she did.
Her heart swelled as she realized that after all these years, she had found her soul mate. And she'd only had to come halfway around the world to do it.
Slipping her one good arm around his neck, she looked up into his eyes. "I love you, Ryker."
"Max," he corrected. "It's always been Max."
"Yes," her smile lit up her eyes just before he brought his mouth down to hers, "it has."
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