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Love was dangerous. It made one too vulnerable, too open to the pain of loss and betrayal.
How could he think she would agree to marry him now, after a forcible abduction? It was beyond her comprehension. This was hardly her idea of courtship.
He had tried to protect his heart—tried and failed. Now it was bursting with love, and he couldn’t deny it a moment longer.
A satisfied smile spread on his face as he viewed the assemblage. “Now, who was here first?” “We were, Father.” Kendra rose, tugging on Ford’s hand to pull him up after her and down the narrow aisle. “Where are your witnesses?” the curate asked as the twins came up before him. “But—” Ford sputtered, “but she’s my sister!” The man’s crooked teeth disappeared as his smile reversed to a stern frown. “Young man, I realize we’re known for being, ah, tolerant here at St. Trinity, but the church expressly forbids—” “Dear heavens!” Kendra’s laughter rang through the sanctuary.
“A typical logical male solution—my swapping gowns with Amy. You poor fool.
“Men can be so stupid sometimes. Are you sure you want to marry this one?”
“Colin, you seem to have forgotten one large obstacle to this hasty wedding.” The good-natured bantering tone had disappeared from Jason’s voice, and he looked toward Colin with all seriousness. “What could that be?” Colin held up a hand and ticked off imaginary impediments on his fingers. “Apparently there’s a gown waiting for Amy, and we’ve established my need to shave and change my shirt…what? What is it?” “The simple matter that you’re betrothed to someone else?” “Oh. There is that.” Amy’s heart skipped in her chest. “Yes, there is,” Jason said. “You don’t suppose I could just write her a
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“Get some rest, love.” Colin’s tone was more suggestive than his words. “I don’t plan on letting you sleep tonight.” His sister gasped. “Col-in!”
