Lady Emma's Dilemma (9781101573662)
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Jack smiled and kissed her again until the fanfare rose to a resounding crescendo. Finally, he pulled back, took her hand and raised it to his lips. “I suppose we had better go in before they send a search party.”
With a laugh Emma walked to the French doors with him, her heart too full of joy for her to speak.
Just before they stepped back into the ballroom, Jack stopped and turned to her, the desire in his eyes causing a shiver to travel down her spine.
“I know this must seem sudden to you, my dearest Emmaline, but it is not to me. My soul has whispered your name every night since I watched you walk away from me on that dark road. As much as I told myself the opposite, everything I have done since then—restoring Kingsmount, my investments, my farms, building the racing stable—has all been for you.”
With heavy tears filling her eyes, Emma smiled up at him. “I love you, Jack. I always have.”
For a moment he stood very still, and then pulled her back into his arms in a fierce embrace. “Marry me, Emma.”
Burying her face in his neck, she said, “Yes.”
Standing within the circle of his strong arms, she felt her heart step of the cliff, and discovered it had wings.