“Mum’s the word. I promise.”
“I meet your brother Austin tomorrow.”
“Jessie, I think we shouldn’t let on to him, either. Not just yet.”
“I trust you, Jackson.”
Her words floored him. “I love you, Jessie.”
“I’ve only known you for a couple of days, but I think...”
“Sweetheart, you don’t have to say anything until you’re sure.”
“I’m sure that right now, I love you more than anyone I’ve ever known.”
He kissed the woman who was his to win, to protect, and to one day marry.
THE END