That announcement caused an immediate reaction among the inhabitants of the ballroom, who began looking at one another in surprise and then turned to the balcony, but it was nothing compared to the reaction among the small group of seven people who'd been keeping a vigil of hope. In return for all those concessions, I will grant you every wish that is within my power to grant you.” If you aren't ready to agree to that last request right now, I would be willing to wait until tonight, when I believe you will. 'Last of all, I want to hear you say 'I love you' every day of my life. He shifted his hands and cradled her cheeks, his thumbs brushing away two tears at the edges of her shimmering eyes. I want to make you moan in my arms again, and I want to wake up wrapped in yours.' 'I want the right to share your bed tonight and every night from this day onward. 'I want to change your name,' he said with a tender smile, 'so there's no doubt who you are ever again, or who you belong to.' He slid his hands up and down her arms, looking directly into her eyes. Happiness began to spread through Sheridan until it was so intense she ached from it. Now, if that's not what you want, then give me any combination you like, and I will humbly thank you for giving me any child we make.' 'I would like my sons to have your eyes and your courage. 'I would like you to give me daughters with your hair and your spirit,' he said, beginning to enumerate his reasons and requests.

I also have several things to ask of you before you agree to go in there with me.' 'I have several reasons for asking you to walk into that chapel, where there is a vicar waiting for us, but guilt is not among them. 'Look at me,' Stephen said, tipping her chin up again, and this time her glorious eyes looked into his. “Sheridan bit back a teary smile at his quip, afraid to believe him, afraid to trust him, and unable to stop herself because she loved him.

Until you judith