03-A Family To Call Her Own by Irene Hannon

Author:Irene Hannon [Hannon, Irene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 1998-09-17T05:00:00+00:00

“That’s fine. And don’t worry about breakfast for Isabel. I’ll give her something when you drop her off.”

“Are you sure?”

“Absolutely. I’ll be cooking, anyway. And Zach,” she paused and glanced down shyly. “Thanks again for the flowers.”

He smiled, and the concern in his eyes gave way to an intimate warmth that made her pulse take a sudden leap. “I’m glad you liked them.”

She looked up at him, her eyes suddenly filled with a wistful yearning that he knew she wasn’t even aware of. It made him want to pull her into his arms, to let his lips say good-night in a way that expressed more clearly than words both his gratitude for her support during this difficult time, as well as the depth of his attraction to her. Somehow, the latter had been relegated to the back burner in the past week as they’d both prepared for Isabel’s arrival and he’d prepped for his new job. But he didn’t intend for it to stay there much longer. Now that he’d settled into his apartment, started his job and Isabel had safely arrived, he could turn his attention back to the most important thing in his life at the moment. Rebecca.

Except that he still needed to be patient and move slowly, he reminded himself, recalling Henry’s sound words of advice. So though his hands longed to pull her close, he stuck them into the pockets of his slacks instead and drew a long, shaky breath. “Drive safely, okay?”

With difficulty, she pulled her gaze away from the compelling intensity of his eyes. “Sure. It’s not like I have far to go.” She tried for a joking tone, but her voice sounded breathless.

“Will you call me when you get there?”

She looked at him in surprise. “Why?”

“I’ll just feel better knowing you’re home safe and sound.”

She was touched by his concern, and a flush tinted her cheeks. “If you want me to,” she agreed. “Good night.”

As she turned and walked away, her heart felt lighter than it had in years. For the first time ever, she had a man in her life who cared about her and a child who needed her. The circumstances weren’t exactly what she’d imagined years ago, when she’d dreamed of a husband and family. But it felt good nonetheless. And right.

Rebecca knew this idyll was only going to last a few weeks. But she resolved to make the most of her time with this special man and charming child. And when it was over…well, for once in her life she would follow Scarlett O’Hara’s advice. She would worry about that tomorrow.

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