Page 34 of Nobody's Angel
“I do now. You had Jeremiah and seemed to believe in his power to work miracles. I wanted an angel of my own, too. Not a mysterious celestial being that spoke in riddles. I wanted a slightly dotty, but always adorable, redhead with a heart as big as a glistening ocean. So I picked you. You werethisnobody’s angel,” he said, pointing to himself. “And you proved it today by working your miracle. You did it, Lettie. I’m so sorry for ever doubting you.”
She placed her palm against his cheek. “I always knew you were someone very special. Fortune and rank never impressed me. Your heart and courage is all that ever mattered to me.”
“But because of your efforts I’ll soon be a marquis, and a wealthy one at that. More important, you gave me a family. You gave me a name.” He kissed her on the nose. “Our children will carry on the legendary bloodline of Atticus de Wolfe.”
She laughed. “You’re getting a little ahead of yourself.”
“You’re right. I haven’t asked the question, but I shall now. Lettie, will you marry me?”
She cast him a smile as bright as sunshine, her beautiful light finding its way into his long-dark heart. “Yes. I’m so happy, Brynne. I love you.”
He kissed her once more and then glanced up at the ceiling. “Thank you, Jeremiah.”
A deep, male voice responded out of nowhere.You’re welcome.
THE END
