Marriage First, Mate Second
I tell Colin with a smile, “I won’t allow her to do that to you again. We have your back, now and always. Levi and I will never allow anyone to hurt your family.”
“And you have me now as well,” Hope says, taking Colin’s hand gently, “And I will never, ever allow that evil person near you or your daughter. Ever. I love you.”
Colin looks so surprised and pleased that I realize I’ve somehow just heard Hope tell him that for the first time.
“I love you too,” he exclaims, and looks happier than I’ve ever seen him, “I love you so much! I was afraid to tell you. I was afraid that I would scare you away!”