Chapter 100

• His words, the way he nuzzles his cheek against hers and stares at her as if she's the most prized possession in the world, choke her up. Tears mist her eyes as her heart swells to almost bursting, and she impulsively lifts her hand and cradles his face while watching his perfect reflection.
• "I love you. I never said it to you, not once in all these years, but I always did. I still love you as much." Leon's eyes mist over like hers, and his eyebrow twitches before he turns her in his arms and wraps her up in another bear hug. Held tight, as though nothing in the world could get through his strong arms and powerful body to get at her, she closes her eyes to bask in how good this feels. Safe and secure, and it feels like she's finally home. It's becoming his favorite thing, and she's not complaining.
• Glenda was right, and no one in the world could ever get into her heart because Leon was always there. No man could replace what he is to her, even when she was heartbroken by him. Tom never stood a chance because a man was always standing in front of her even when she couldn't physically see him.