Lifelong Affair (25 page)

'Football,'
he corrected. 'It's called football over here,' he explained at her puzzled
look.

Morgan
gave an angry snort. 'Is that all you have to say about your child?'

'How
do you know it's going to be a daughter?' he teased, desire rekindling in the
depths of his eyes.

She
gave him a haughty look. 'Because I've decided it is, that's why. Another boy
and I would be outnumbered by the Hammond men three to one— and that's no
fair contest for any woman.'

'You
could
handle it,' Alex assured her softly. 'You could handle a whole army of
us—with your love and fierceness.'

She
swallowed hard, knowing how privileged she was to have his trust, his love.
'How do you really feel about the baby?'

'I
love it. I love
you.
I love the whole damned world!'

'Just
me is enough for this moment.' She pulled him down to her. 'I'm a very
demanding woman.'

Alex
laughed throatily. 'You certainly arc—thank God! I never knew I had such
strong sexual urges until I met you.'

'I
know,' she teased. 'And after telling me you'd keep them to a minimum too!

'Wanton!'

'Sex-maniac!'

'.Lowe-maniac,'
he corrected huskily, suddenly serious. 'I love you so much, Morgan. I want
nothing more than to take care of you and our children. After all, Courtney
will need more than one sister to spoil,'

'He
certainly will,' she agreed softly, before all the teasing stopped and the
serious loving began.

Harlequin
 
Vws

LOVE
SUPERSTITIONS

Many
of us who are single may sometimes wish for a crystal ball to tell our
futures-especially in the area of love. Failing that, there are a number of
little incidents that are said to prophesy what the future holds. We are not
suggesting that these things have any real basis in fact, of course, but just
for fun you might like to know of a few. If you find that one comes true for
you, we'd be delighted to hear about it!

If
a cat washes its face in front of a group of people, then looks at you, you
will be the first in the group to marry.

You
know that the man you love will propose if a white pigeon lands on your
doorstep.

If
a white speck appears on your little fingernail, then be prepared for a new
love.

You
will be married before the year is out if you
accidentally
step on a cat's tail.

If
you want to sneeze but cannot, it means that someone loves you but is afraid to
confess his feelings.

If
your forefinger and little finger can touch over the back of your middle
finger, you may marry anyone you choose.