Page 115 of Always You (A Lilac Bay Novel)

“So long as you bring me dessert.”

He laughed, the sound a low rumble in his throat. “I’ve got your dessert right here.”

I kissed him back, grinning, my heart bursting with happiness.

I hadn’t known it could be like this, my life. That it could be so full, so happy. I wondered what my dad would think, if he could see me now. He would be happy, I thought, that Rebecca and I were still here, on this island, together. And he would be happy to see me with Andrew. I was sure of it.

It was a little scary, thinking about how different things would be now. But I knew if I just held onto Andrew I would be fine. Besides, I was never one to back down from a challenge. The most competitive girl on Lilac Bay, that’s what everyone always said.

I’d never wanted anything more than this. Andrew was the biggest win I could possibly imagine. And I had every intention of playing for keeps.

The End