Say It's Forever (Redemption Hills #2)

by A.L. Jackson

“It’s all I see when I look at you. Beauty. You’re the definition of it. You don’t have to be shy. Don’t have to be afraid. You’re safe with me, darlin’.”

“This, Jud, this is how I feel when you’re looking at me. Like I matter. Like I don’t have to hide. Like for the first time in years, I am seen. Like I exist.”

“You’re real, Salem. You aren’t vapor. You exist. You’re real and whole and mine. Exist with me.”

“I know you’re scared of it. Hell, I know this is terrifying for us both. Neither of us expected it. But I love you, Salem. I love you with all of me. With the good parts and the bad parts. With the ones that are whole and the ones that are broken. All of them—they belong to you.” Emotion filled every cell in my body. Spirit and soul. “Say it’s forever.” The plea left me on a whimper. “It’s forever, baby. Today, tomorrow, and always.”

Then Juni edged Gage out and flattened herself over the top of Jud, clinging to his neck. “Don’ts you worry, Motorcycle Dad. I gots you, and I’ll protects you and loves you forever.” Everything stilled. Jud’s spirit and my heart and this love that had risen from the ashes to become the most beautiful thing. Jud curled his arms around her and sat up, hugging her to his chest. “Forever.”

“When is it you feel most beautiful, Salem?”

“When do I feel most beautiful, Jud? Every single time you look at me.”