Love Birds of Regent's Park (14 page)

He pulled her onto his lap, this time gently.
Fitting her tightly against him with one arm, he caressed her face with his other hand. He peered into her eyes and pulled his lips upward in a smile. And again, two dimples appeared, Lucy sighed. It was all so perfect, so right. Her gaze fell to his lips, after he glanced at hers. She was ready. Oh so ready.

His breath
was warm and inviting, feathering across her cheek before he touched his lips to hers. And then, his lips, so soft and warm, pressed against hers. First only lightly. Then with more pressure. Heat shot downward, all the way to her toes. She placed both hands on the side of his head and tugged him closer. She wanted more. Much, much more.

Alas, he broke
contact and drew back. Lucy sighed. “I can’t believe we’re going to be together. Married. It’s my dream come true.”

“I can’t believe
it either. May I kiss you again, my little dove?”

Lucy
raised an eyebrow “Little dove?” She smiled. “At least you didn’t call me a little cuckoo.”

If Oliver's laugh was any indication, Lucy would have a joyful life. She smiled. Yes, a joyful life indeed.

The End

Ruth J. Hartman spends her days herding cats and her nights spinning sweet romantic tales that make you smile, giggle, or laugh out loud. She, her husband, and their three cats love to spend time curled up in their recliners watching old Cary Grant movies. Well, the cats, Maxwell, Roxy and Remmie, sit in the people's recliners. Not that the cats couldn't get their own furniture. They just choose to shed on someone else's. You know how selfish those little furry creatures can be.

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