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She stayed there for a while, relishing the comfort of his strong arms around her, until she mustered the strength to regain control. “I’m sorry,” she said.

“Don’t you dare apologize. Anyone in your position would be upset. I’m a half step away from losing it myself.”

His expression was a mixture of sympathy, worry and frustration, and Joelle’s heart leaped at this man’s honor and compassion.

He looked down at her and lifted one hand to wipe a tear from her cheek. “He will not hurt you or your sisters. I won’t let that happen.”

“I know,” she said, and believed every word.

He stared at her a moment more and his expression shifted from frustration to something else… Something she hadn’t seen before. A shiver of excitement ran through her as she realized he was going to kiss her.