Forgotten Husband (15 page)

Her eyes searched his, seeing the watchful stillness in those dark eyes, the hint of pain. 'I tried very hard not to love you,' she declared in a voice that was unbearably husky. She swallowed the sudden lump that rose in her throat. 'I don't remember when it changed, only that it did,' she continued, without any pretence at hiding her emotions. 'Now I know I can't live without you.'

Alejandro reached for her, his hands shaking slightly as they slid to frame her face. 'I want to love you, be with you, for as long as it takes to reach forever.
Dios mediante,'
he vowed huskily.

'Yes,' she agreed simply, her heart in her eyes as she brought his head down to meet hers, and there was the hint of an impish smile softening the curve of her mouth as it parted to receive his. 'Are we through talking?'

'Definitely,' he murmured as his mouth closed over hers, his actions proving more than mere words could ever convey...