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.I tried to show you instead.But I could see you were afraid that if you told me, I’d get angry at you.And you didn’t want to risk that, did you?”“No, I wanted you to think the best about me.”“Darlin’, don’t you know? I think the world of you and more.” He kissed her ear and hugged her closer.“I’m gonna get better at telling you and showing you that every day, every hour.I promise.If we talk as much as we make love, we won’t quarrel and you won’t become afraid we’re going to argue.”“It’s true.I would rather talk our heads off and make love than fight.”“Well, we don’t have to fight, do we? In fact, I think we just did.And now I can hold you, and you can tell me anything, darlin’.I should have said that the day you told me about your parents, but I was so bone-headed.I was hurt you had told me secrets and yet you were leaving me—I could feel it.And I wanted to keep you for myself.I should have told you that morning.” He reached in one of his pockets and gave her a white handkerchief.She blew her nose, hiccupped and looked up at him.“You did, and I didn’t meet you halfway.I should have.”He gave her a lopsided grin.“Promise you will from now on?”“Absolutely.” She hiccupped again.He set her away from him and walked over to his desk then hitched a hip on the edge.“So then, here’s the next part.”She hiccupped.“What part?”“You promise to meet me halfway in any argument? Anything we have to decide?”“Yes,” she agreed, though she didn’t understand where he was headed.“Good.Then promise me two more things.”“Anything.”“That you’ll never leave me.”It took her a minute to feel the sweet impact of that promise.“Never.”“That you’ll never hurt me again.”“No.Never.” She fought back more tears.“Because if you ever go anywhere again without me, Shana, I think I’ll die.” His face was blank with desolation.“Oh, Chet.How could I leave you? I love you!”She began to fall apart again as he came over and caught her up in his arms, tears brightening his own eyes.“Say that again.”And when she did, he kissed her once more.“Say you’ll marry me.”“Oh, you’ll have me?” she asked like it was the one thing she could never hope for.“Aw, honey.I will have you all the days of my life.”“And you forgive me?”“I love you.I would forgive anything you do, darlin’.”She flung her arms around his neck, suddenly saucy with the prospect of having him for a husband.“So then, can we get married soon?”“Soon as I can get a license.”“That’s good.”Her objective tone made him look down and blink.“Yeah? Why’s that?”“Because I need a place to live.”He raised his brows.“I let go of my apartment in San Antonio.My aunt’s ranch in Uvalde is two hours away, and I have no accommodations here in Hayward.”“Hmm, I do see that.” He played along.She fiddled with one of his shirt buttons.“And I’m also really proud of you for getting a raise and a bonus…”“Okay,” he chuckled.“I’m ready, baby, tell me why.”“Because I quit my job yesterday, and I have no money, and no place to hang my hat.”He threw back his head to laugh now and caught her up to swing her around.“You come home with me, darlin’, and you won’t need a hat.”“Or any other clothes?” She brushed his blond hair back from his brow.“You got that right.I’m gonna put you in my bed and keep you naked for at least the next eighty years.”“Can we start now with that, Chet? I need to show you how much I love you.”“You show me every time you look at me, Shana.” He took her hand to lead her out the door.“Let’s go home, honey.”The best words she’d heard in all her life.About Cerise DeLandWhat’s an East Coast gal to do to if she lives deep in the heart of Texas, travels often everywhere, and adores Paris, Florence, London, Tokyo and all points east and west?Ah.She becomes an author who can write about those romantic places.With a passion for cowboys, spies, rakes, knights in shining armor and their gutsy women, Cerise DeLand is an author who adores an alpha male with a tender heart and a need for a smoldering erotic love affair with the right woman!And when Cerise isn’t dreaming up fiction or traveling? She is a fabulous cook and an avid history buff.Busy lady.Happy writer.Cerise welcomes comments from readers.You can find her website and email addresses on her author bio page at www.ellorascave.com.Tell Us What You ThinkWe appreciate hearing reader opinions about our books.You can email the author directly or you can email us at Service@ellorascave.com (when contacting Customer Service, be sure to state the book title and author).Also by Cerise DeLandCarried AwayCougar Challenge: Hat TrickHer Three-Way MergerI Caught the SheriffLaid BareMe and Mr.JonesMia DolceNemesis 1: Until the Dawn with Desiree HoltNemesis 2: Until Midnight with Desiree HoltNemesis 3: Until Twilight with Desiree HoltNemesis 4: Until Noon with Desiree HoltRope Me InSteal Me AwayStrong Arms of the LawTie Me DownWedding Belles 2: Something NewWedding Belles 4: Something Blue with Desiree Holt & Allie StandiferWhenever We MeetPrint books by Cerise DeLandCougar Challenge: Cougarlicious anthologyIrresistible ForcesNemesis 1: Until the Dawn with Desiree HoltNemesis 2: Until Midnight with Desiree HoltNemesis 3: Until Twilight with Desiree HoltRope Me InWedded and Bedded anthologyWedding Belles anthologyEllora’s Cave Publishingwww.ellorascave.comDo Him RightISBN 9781419990724ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDDo Him Right Copyright © 2014 Cerise DeLandEdited by Elizabeth LondonCover design and Photography by Fiona JaydeModel Eddie MironenkoElectronic book publication March 2014The terms Romantica® and Quickies® are registered trademarks of Ellora’s Cave Publishing
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