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There was a heartbeat of a pause while she considered the alternative. “I will,” she said in a low voice, thinking with a poignant longing how much like a wedding vow that sounded. But he was not offering her marriage. He wanted her, yes, and he was entrusting her with the care of his son. But not love. Not marriage.

His mistress and his son’s caregiver.

“You would leave all this behind?” he asked.

“I would.”

“Why?”

“Because of your son.” She faltered, and saw his face suddenly become closed.

“And…and for you, Luis.”

“But what for me, exactly, querida?” he questioned softly.

“I want you.”