In the Crosshairs by Lynette Eason

Author:Lynette Eason
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-09-14T20:30:44+00:00

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Sophie couldn’t stop the tears from falling any more than she could stop the tide from coming in. “You really think it’s right?”

“Yes. I really do. I’ve come to the conclusion that age is just a number. Everyone is different and I was silly to judge you based on a number. You’re so very...you. Young, but much older than I am in a lot of ways.”

“Because of the way I grew up, probably. I had a lot of responsibility on my shoulders and had to grow up fast. Just like you did, if you think about it.”

“Maybe. All I know is that I couldn’t stand it if I lost you, Sophie.”

She sniffed and swiped a hand across her cheek. “You’re not going to lose me.”

“But that’s my point. We don’t know what the future holds, and I don’t want to waste another minute of it fearing it, being afraid to trust again and take chances. I want to live boldly and face it with you. Together. Um...you and me. Us.”

“Luke?”

“Yes?”

“Could you just say it, please?”

“I love you, Sophie.”

“Thank you.”

He blinked. “Thank you? That’s it?”

“And I love you, too. I think I have for a long time.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, I noticed you when you weren’t noticing me.”

“But...you never said anything.”

She scoffed. “Of course not. What was I going to do, walk up to you and ask you out and have you say, ‘Who are you again?’”

“I wasn’t that bad!”

She grinned. “Almost.” Then sobered. “And I was worried about my dad and brother.” She gave a short self-deprecating laugh. “Apparently, they don’t need me quite as much as I thought they did.”

“They need you. Just maybe not in the ways you thought.”

“I know. Dad made that pretty clear.” She paused. “Is it bad to be so happy while Jordan’s killer is still out there?”

“What do you think?”

A slow smile slipped across her lips. “I think he’d be thrilled for us.”

“Absolutely. And super mad at us if we don’t cherish what we’ve got.”

Sophie nodded, hard-pressed to get any more words past her tight throat. Jordan had lived each day with full gusto, determined to make the world a better place before he died. And he’d done that by investing in the lives of those he came into contact with.

“I don’t want to be your coworker anymore,” Luke said, his voice husky with emotion.

“You don’t?” she squeaked. “Well, why not?”

“Because I want to be your husband. If that’s okay with you.”

With a squeal, Sophie launched herself into Luke’s arms and planted a serious kiss on his surprised lips. He laughed when she came up for air. “Is that a yes?”

“That’s a definite yes.”

Cheers erupted from behind them and Luke spun, Sophie still in his arms. Sophie giggled at the sight that greeted her. Every last team member stood gawking and clapping.

“Way to go, Luke!” Zach pumped a fist in the air and Luke grinned at him. “It’s about time you opened your eyes and saw the woman was crazy about you.

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