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“I’ve thought a lot about everything,” she says, her gaze flicking to Lick. She rubs my dog’s head before she continues, “I can understand why you didn’t tell me you’re related to Wesley, because I probably would’ve judged you unfairly. When we met, I wasn’t in a good place, and I wouldn’t have given you the opportunity to explain about your past and that you haven’thad any contact with your family for years.” She sucks in a breath before looking at me. “I had to think about whether we could make it work.”
Her voice begins to quiver, and it gives me the impression she’s going to end things between us. I clench my jaw and try to brace for the worst.
“My trust in you has been shaken,” she whispers.
When a tear rolls down her cheek, I can’t hold back, and I gently brush it away with the back of my fingers. It hurts like a bitch to listen to what she has to say, but I keep my eyes locked with hers.
“I don’t know where we go from here. I just know I can’t imagine a life without you.”
It takes a moment for her words to get through to me. My lips part as I inhale a sharp breath, surprise rippling through me.
“So what are you saying exactly?” I ask as I waver somewhere between hope and fear.
“I’d like to give us another chance.” Her eyebrows draw together. “That’s if you want to.”
I nod like crazy as I lift my hand and cup her cheek. “I want to, Kelcie. More than anything.”
Her features ease with relief, then she says, “You can never lie or keep anything from me again.”
“I promise.”
She covers my hand with hers and leans her cheek into my palm. When another tear rolls down her cheek, I shift closer and gently pull her into my arms.
I have her back. She’s mine again.
“I’m so sorry for what I’ve done.” I begin to kiss her hair and forehead, soaking in the feel of having her in my arms. “I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you.”
“Jordan said I have to make you grovel.”
I let out a chuckle. “He’s right.”
Closing my eyes, I hold her tighter and thank all that’s holy that she hasn’t given me the boot.
Chapter 24
Kelcie
There are still some things we have to talk about, but for the moment, I just revel in how amazing and right it feels to be in Levi’s arms again.
His embrace gives me the comfort I’ve desperately needed the past three weeks. What he did was wrong, but he’s the only one who can repair the damage done to my heart.
Minutes pass before Levi pulls back enough to see my face. His gaze drifts lovingly over me, then he says, “You’ve lost weight.”
“Just a couple of pounds. I’ll gain them back soon enough.”
I can’t tear my eyes away from his. “You sold your house.”
He nods.
My heart clenches. “Are you moving back to Grand Rapids?”
“No. I’m selling that property as well.”
“Oh.” The word pops over my lips. “So where are you moving to?”
Levi glances at Lick when she yawns, then he clears his throat. “Currently, I’m staying at a motel in Paoli.”
The corner of my mouth lifts. “So are you going to look for a place in Paoli?”
