Always and Forever (47 page)

He turned his eyes to hers and she saw everything she was feeling looking back at her. When he spoke, his voice was just barely over a whisper.

"I suppose it isn't just a lovely fairy tale after all." He reached up and touched her hair. "Destined souls."

"Fated souls," she agreed.

He lifted her right hand and slid the ring onto her finger then he framed her face with his hands. He lowered his head and just before his lips touched hers, he whispered, "Mine, always and forever."

I would like to thank Rusty Varney, my editor. I really enjoyed working with you and I love how the story turned out.

Karen Smutz of Karen Smutz Photography, thank you for the beautiful cover photo. You saw my vision as if we shared a brain, much like in our college years.

Jazmyne Rodriguez, the beautiful model who brought Quinn to life, thank you.

Audrey who read every version of this story and never once complained, you're the best. The next bottle of red is on me.

James, you encouraged me and gave me the opportunity to try for my dream. I love you.

And lastly, to my children. You are my inspiration and my best friends.