“I didn’t want her to worry or be sad.”
He pressed his lips against her forehead and closed his eyes. He could actually feel himself fall a little in love with her at that moment. He’d never met a sweeter person in his life, and he’d do whatever he needed to do to keep her.
Brylee looked up. Tears sprang in her eyes at his expression. “I’m sorry I made you sad. I shouldn’t have told you.”
He shook his head. “No, I’m going to want you to tell me everything, no matter if it makes me sad.”
She nodded but stayed silent.
“Let’s get up, sweetheart. I’ll feed you, and then we’ll go get your things.”
“Wait. Why?”
“Because you’ll be living here with me.”
Her mouth dropped open in shock. “I…”
“Tell me something. How did you sleep when you were in my arms?”
Brylee bowed her head as she seemed to think about his question. She looked up at him in surprise.
“I slept very well.”
He grinned. “See. We were meant to be together.” He lifted her to her feet and sat up. He nonchalantly pulled down the shirt she wore and stood. Then he grabbed her hand and pulled her after him and into the kitchen. “What sounds good for breakfast?”
“Whatever you have,” she said and leaned against the counter while he rummaged in the fridge.
“Well, we’ve got eggs and bread.”
“That’s fine.”
He pulled the things out and set them on the counter. “We’ll go to the store after we get your things. How does that sound?”
Brylee nodded.
Gage pulled a pan out and set it on the stove. “How do you like your eggs?”
“I can only eat one,
and I like it over-easy.”
“I like my eggs like that also,” he told her.
“Can I help with anything?”
“Yeah,” he said and pulled out the toaster. “How about you make the toast?”
“Okay.”
****
They worked silently together.
Then they set the plates down and sat. Brylee kept sneaking peeks at the man who sat next to her at the counter. She finished her egg, piece of toast, and juice before she stood and walked to the sink. She started to wash her dishes when she felt a wall of solid heat press against her back.
Her eyes slid closed when one of his arms curled around her waist.
“I have to tell you. I haven’t spent a more enjoyable night and morning with anyone in a long time, if ever. I’m so glad you’re here, princess, and I hope in time, you will love being here with me.”