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“I wanted to talk with you about something else, Annie.”
Оглавление“What could you possibly have to talk to me about? We’ve only just met.”
“I have another reason for staying in Safe Harbor.” Russ peered at her.
“Really?” She laughed nervously. There was something about those unusual eyes. “Well, according to the Chamber of Commerce there are a lot of reasons anyone would choose Safe Harbor.”
“It had nothing to do with the Chamber of Commerce. I’d already decided to set up shop here, just not quite yet. But then my grandfather upped the ante. More particularly, his will did.”
Something—a fizzle of awareness—shot through her. “Your grandfather’s will said you had to live in Safe Harbor?” she whispered.
“No.” He took a deep breath and looked her straight in the eye. “My grandfather’s will said I have to marry you.”
Safe Harbor—
The town where everyone finds shelter
from the storm.
