On arriving home, Harper let the strain of the day slide off her shoulders in one long exhale. The house was quiet, a sign that the kids were asleep.Then she smelled it. The aroma of garlic, butter and fresh herbs. It was rich and comforting enough that it made her empty stomach growl on instinct.She followed the scent barefoot down the hallway, still in her scrubs and the cardigan she'd thrown on over them, her hair half-falling from its bun after a long shift.Malakai was in the kitchen. He hadn't heard her yet.He stood at the stove in a loose white long-sleeved shirt and black pants. The overhead light caught the curly damp ends of his hair.Two plates waited on the island, along with candles, wine glasses, and a small vase with vibrant flowers.Harper leaned against the doorway, her arms crossed, watching him for a long moment. He was starting to look a lot like the young man who'd once promised her forever.Malakai sensed her, turning his head slightly. A slow, lovesi
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