Where the Library Hides (Secrets of the Nile #2)

by Isabel Ibañez

Part of me knew what would happen if he crossed that line: I’d have to fight myself tooth and nail to walk away. A battle I wasn’t sure I’d win.

It surprised me how his words could still hurt me. That there was a part of me that still wanted to believe he would fight for me, for his heart, for us. That he had loved me, that what we had was real. My God, I was delusional.

Because I really loved you.”

“Inez, you are the love of my life,” Whit roared. “I will not lose you now.”

“Answer me, sweetheart.”

“You’re doing great, sweetheart.”

Because somehow, I knew that if he could choose whether or not to save my life, he would jump in front of that bullet for me again. And again and again and again.

“Inez,” he whispered. “You want to know why I saved your life? I can think of no better act to show how much I love you. This world would not be the same without you in it, and I don’t ever want to find out what that feels like. If I have to follow you across a desert, I will. If I have to jump into the Nile, again and again, I will. If I have to leap in front of a thousand bullets, I will.” He closed his eyes, breath shuddering. “I will always love you.”

“Inez, at first I wanted to find the sheet to get out of a marriage I didn’t want. Now, more than anything, I want to find the Chrysopoeia to save a marriage I desperately want.”

“I’m sorry.” Whit lifted my palm and kissed it. “I will never derail us again. It’s you and me, darling. Forever.” “I believe you,” I whispered, suddenly feeling shy.