James pinned Beverly's hand in place, preventing her from prying off his grip. She lowered her head and avoided his gaze. He sat down next to her and pulled her into his lap, asking, "What's wrong?"Beverly lifted her gaze to his face, her eyes glistening with tears."You're too kind to me, Chief Bronson." Her voice thickened with an oncoming sob, her nose prickling. The tip of her nose turned red, the flush of color bringing out the alabaster tone of her soft, supple skin. "You've been so kind to me, it's almost as if you truly…""Truly what?" James asked patiently."Truly want to marry me and make me your wife." Beverly finished her sentence.Something tugged on James' heart, but his expression gave nothing away as he said, "I truly do."Beverly's eyes widened in surprise, and tears rolled down her face. He reached to brush the tears away, his cool fingertips caressing her cheeks. "Can I?""Why?" She pressed in disbelief, "Why me?""Because I like you," James thought, yet he
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