Page 79 of An Irish Kiss

The hunger soon eased into soft tenderness.Even though miles would separate them soon, she could trust this man, thisgoodman, and she could trust her Heavenly Father too.Who had good plans for her.And who had good plans for Aidan too.

He drew back, studying her.“Was that a hello kiss or a goodbye one?”

She leaned back in his arms.“That was an Irish kiss, so you’ll want to come back as soon as you can.”

“As if I’d stay away a second longer than I have to.”

“Promise?”

“Promise.”His mouth curved.“Of course, you could always come visit me.I can talk to my friend about a job in IT.”

“I’ll think about it.It wouldn’t be for a little while.”

His forehead rested against hers.“How long is a little while?”

“After Christmas at least.My brother told me today he plans on popping the question to his girlfriend, and he wants the family here to welcome her into the family fold, so to speak.”

“That sounds really special.”

“It will be so special, because Kara is so sweet.”She studied him.“You… you could come too, if you wanted.”

His eyes shadowed.“A lot depends on how Gran is feeling.”

“How is she?”she asked.

“She’s doing okay.I spoke to her today, and she’s a little disappointed about the result, but able to see a silver lining.”

“What’s that?”

“That her grandson is happier than he’s ever been.”

“Is that so?”

“Very so.”

“And why is that?”she dared.

“Hmm, it might be because he’s finally in love.”

Her heart might break her ribcage it was thumping so hard.“In love?”

His chin dipped, his eyes steady on her.“I know it’s quick, but I agree with my Gran, and really feel like God has worked through this situation so I could meet you and love you.”

When he said such things there was really only one thing to do.So she did it.And he responded just as eagerly.

“You know how I once said I think I could quite like you?”She murmured against his lips.

“I remember.”

“I was wrong.”

“Really?”

She smiled.“I love you, too.”

And as the sky filled with the first pink and gold streaks of the setting sun, she kissed him again, thanking God for the unique quirk of the Fairall legacy, and knowing that He could be trusted with all that was to come.

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