“You'd give up everything for her?” Rik's tone was equal parts incredulous and admiring. “You'd live in a hut in the middle of nowhere just for her?”
William locked eyes with Sarah, speaking more to her than to Rik. “I'd live in a hut in the middle of hell for her.”
Sarah smiled, feeling her eyes fill with happy tears. She had always felt his love, but she had never been so sure of its strength, or his commitment to it. He loved her more than he loved the world. He loved her more than life itself.
“If that's what you want, then I'll do as you asked. Good luck to you both.” Rik turned and walked quickly toward the setting sun, taking all hope of a return to civilization with him.
“That might have been your last chance to ever go back,” Sarah said urgently, “Are you sure? It's not too late to catch him...”
William shook his head, abandoning all words. Strong arms wrapped themselves around her and hot lips claimed her mouth in a searing kiss which made every part of her body thrill to him. William had made his decision, and his decision was her.