Curses and Cures (The Deana-Dhe Duet #2)

by Bea Paige

Arden lets out a shaky breath, speaking first. "I was never supposed to fall in love with an O'Farrell," he laughs, shaking his head, his amber eyes shining like liquid gold. "I pushed you away. I ran from the connection I felt the second you walked into your bedroom at Silver Oaks. I was a kid in pain, who hurt, but thanks to you, I'm a man who can love, and fuck, Cyn, I love you so damn much. I can't wait to build a home here with you. To grow a family so that when we're gone, our love will live on in them." I give him a watery smile, unable to respond because I'm so filled to the brim with emotion. So utterly in love. Then Lorcan begins to speak, and that love just grows and grows. "I wasn't strong enough to face my feelings, instead I hid behind Arden's and Carrick's. I let you down, Cyn. I stayed quiet when I should've spoken up," he says, fixing his gaze on mine. "Never again. I love you immeasurably. I love us. We were always meant to be. Soul mates, soul ties, or not. What we feel for each other is real and true and everlasting. I will love you in this life and the next." A sob rises up my throat, but I'm not sad. I'm so so happy. "Cyn," Carrick says, his thumb circling my knuckles. I meet his gaze, waiting with trembling lips and a heart bursting with joy. "When I was a kid I wanted to steal your voice. I needed to hear it by any means possible. I believed that in your voice I would find peace because I couldn't find it in mine. The truth is, I never hated you. I ...