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EPILOGUE

Eighteen months later

AMBER HAD BEEN so happy she thought that nothing could top it. Returning to Barazbin with Kazim had been like a dream come true. Not once since he’d told her he loved her had a day gone by when he hadn’t said it again.

She walked out onto the balcony to join Kazim, who was enjoying a rare moment of peace. He smiled and pulled her close against him. ‘You look amazing,’ he said as he brushed his lips lightly over hers. ‘Motherhood suits you.’

‘Our son has made a difference to so many,’ she teased lightly. ‘Your father is a different man.’

‘My father and I have both dealt with demons in our past and are stronger for it, but I never want my son to go through what I did.’ He looked at her intently.

‘That will never happen, Kazim.’ She smiled up at him. ‘But we will be in trouble with your father if we don’t attend this evening’s festivities.’

‘Peace in our land is a cause for celebration and it is thanks to your father. He may have acted wrongly, but it was your honour he sought to defend. Since then he has worked tirelessly to expose the rebel leaders. I owe him much.’

‘It means so much to me that you forgave him.’ Amber had been stunned to discover her father’s involvement with the rebels but, even more so, that he was doing it in a bid to punish Kazim for rejecting her. He’d been avenging her honour.

‘I have a surprise for you this evening,’ he said as he walked back into the luxury of their suite. ‘But first we need to celebrate with everyone.’

As they entered the opulence of the hall the celebrations began. She loved the dancing and laughter, and very soon she was caught up in the atmosphere of the evening. Kazim, who had been talking to others, moved back to her side.

‘Hasim is here.’ Kazim’s words had her scanning the room. If Hasim was here, would Annie be too? She’d missed her friend so much.

She looked up at Kazim. ‘And Annie? Is she here too?’

‘She’s here.’ He smiled at her, his dark eyes full of happiness. ‘Now go, catch up with her, or whatever it is you ladies do.’

‘I love you, Kazim.’ She pressed her palm against his cheek, wishing they were alone and that she could show him just how much.

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