s pocket. "Alright, the staff will h

th that connected the two properties. Tall, neatly trimmed hedges lined both

oulder to shoulder, instead of lingering half a step behind like she used to. S

crunch of gravel under their shoes. Dalton was trying t

Dalton, there's some

his blue eyes caut

and steady. "I've spent the last five yea

t up. That was not wh

gh. "I put all my focus on Gorden. I acted lik

out a tremor. It sounded like she was di

ned, his jaw clench

mething softer, more intimate. "I ignored Cordella and Presco

nstantly, turning to face her. She lo

relationship with all of you." She paused, letting the words sink

words landed heavily in his chest, echoing i

voice suddenly rough, like s

s are close. I don't want us to be like we were before-jus

ook in her eyes was anything but logical. It was hungry

thing to remain even, fighting to keep his expression neutr

he said finally, his

face lit up. She beamed at him, a smile so bright and genuine

fore following. This time, he made sure to walk right beside her, matching her pace perfe