The Shadow Zone 2: Winning Madeline (10 page)

“I was afraid of that,” she whispered, her eyes closed now.

“What could he tell me about you that could be so bad?” he taunted her.

Madeline groaned.

“Could it be that you love me?”

Her eyes flew open at that. She sat up and to his alarm she looked panicked. “I’m so sorry… I --”

He silenced her with a finger. “Why are you sorry? I love you, too.” It felt so damned good to admit that. “When Vincent told you I’d been watching you, he was telling the truth. I’ve been in love with you for some time.”

“So that’s why you saved me?” Comprehension dawned on her face.

“Yes.”

“You really love me?”

How could she doubt him? “You can’t tell?” He loved the innocence in her expression. Had no one loved her as she deserved in her life? “Well, then I’ll have to spend a very long time proving that to you. I do love you, Madeline.”

“A long time?” She smiled at him, still not totally believing him. He could tell.

Maddox nodded and held her to him. They had as long as she wanted.

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