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"And made him sign a paper saying he would not set foot within fifty feet of you, and he won't be asking either of us for money in the future. I read the document myself and it's ironclad. Our dad was quite put out and scared spitless."

His eyes turned cold.

"He threatened you. He did not say it in so many words, but I know him. Said you pepper sprayed him. Good for you."

She didn't hear the rest. "Craig had him sign a legal document?" she asked dazedly.

"That man of yours is quite scary and I do believe he really loves you. You hit the jackpot."

Putting the cup on the small round cherrywood table next to her, Regina pressed a hand to her stomach.

"He really does. Please excuse me."

She rose slowly and grabbed her phone.

He watched her rush from the room and smiled. His sister had found a man who was her perfect match.

Good, he mused. Picking up her cup, he took a sip of her latte, putting it back with a grimace.

*****

"Hi. Everything all right? I'm in the middle of a discussion..."

"This won't take long." She had found another room where the noise was muffled.

"You didn't tell me."

"Tell you what?"

"That you met with him. With Douglas Graham."

"Oh. Must have slipped my mind. Why? Did he call you? I told him to stay the hell away from you. Is he there? I'm going to..."

"No." She leaned against the window and watched as one of the workmen picked up a heavy plank.

"My brother is here. Dylan saw him at the inn. You did that for me and never said a word."

"Wanted to give you peace of mind."

"I should be mad at you right now, but I'm not." She took a deep breath.

"I love you, Craig Muldoon."

Walking away from the contractor, he went to lean on a towering oak. Closing his eyes, he had to make an effort to steady himself.

"Tell me again," he demanded hoarsely.

"I'm head over heels in love with you and tonight, the sex is going to be off the charts."

He had to laugh. "Isn't it always?"

"Tonight, it's going to be extra. I love you. I love you so damn much."

"I will never get tired of hearing it."

"I have to go. See you later."

He stood where he was, the phone hanging from a hand that was not steady. She was getting to the point where it was easier to say the words.