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Chance’s life had been bereft of joy for the past six months. How could she consider denying him this one small pleasure?

“I, um, I’m not sure that—”

He smiled. “Please? For me?” He wove his arm through hers and slid his strong, warm hand down until their hands met palm-to-palm.

His touch branded in her a deep and irrefutable knowing.

This is meant to be.

Awestruck, she felt her heart leap inside her.

The world around the two of them faded away. All the personal protests and reasons she shouldn’t ceased to exist in her mind. The chaos calmed.

All she could see was Chance.

Chance’s face sent her pulse skittering. He gently drew her close. “Walk with me, Chloe?”

Her gaze welded to his, she felt a little dazed.

At this moment she wanted nothing more than to take that walk with Chance.