Live Love Rewind: The Three Lives of Leah Preston (25 page)

“In a heartbeat.”

“I know some people who know some people. I’ll introduce you.”

“Is that how it works? In your business?”

“Pretty much how it works everywhere, don’t you think?” Leah asked. “Once you get in the door, all that matters is if you can do the job.”

“I can do the job.”

“Not much work for stuntmen in this part of the world. You’ll have to come to California.”

“With you?”

“With me.”

“That would be okay, then. We’ve already wasted so much time apart.” Taking her in his arms, he kissed her tenderly. “Are you happy?”

She peered at him. It wasn’t an unusual question but it struck her as odd. She didn’t know why but she had the strangest sensation that it was important how she answered. “Why do you ask?”

“It’s what I forgot to say, too long ago. I made assumptions and I lost you. I don’t want to spend another day without you. That is, if you feel the same way.”

“With all my heart.”

Are you happy?

When he repeated himself, it felt as if the question came from inside her head. Something seemed to linger there, waiting for her response. The feeling was so strange, she wondered if she imagined it.

“I’m very happy.” It was true, too. “Whatever the future brings, as long as we’re together.”

On her words, the awareness of someone sharing her thoughts suddenly lightened. If there had ever been anyone sharing her consciousness, the visitor was gone.

By that evening, she’d realize she’d only imagined it.

Tanner smiled at her. “I love you.”

Leah rested her head on his chest, listening to the heartbeat of the man she loved.

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