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'It is.'

The familiar burn of heated desire flaring inside her, she met his gaze, her fingertips exploring, relearning the contours of his face. He caught her hand, his lips and tongue teasing her palm, causing the ache of need to knot deep within her.

With Monty curling up in front of the fire, Seb drew her down with him on the sofa. 'I love you. You are my life,' he murmured huskily, moments before his mouth met hers.
'Per sempre,
Gina
mia..
.for even.'

Fresh tears, joyful tears, stung Gina's eyes. Just a short while ago she had been in despair. Now she was the happiest woman alive. How could she be this lucky? Wrapping her arms around him, wriggling on top of him, she showed Seb in every way how much she loved him.

History had repeated itself after all, and Elba had worked her magic a second time. The fates had smiled on them as they had on Maria and Matthew, leading them to meet and fall in love in the same special place half a century later. Gina smiled and gave thanks. Like her grandparents before them, she and Seb had found togetherness, a secure bond, and a love to last a lifetime. They were blessed indeed.