about me?’
He brought her closer. ‘I love you. I fell in love with you that night at the piano bar. I met your eyes, and zap. That was it. I was off the market. I was yours and have been ever since. It just took me a while to realise it.’
Abby smiled a wide joyous smile. ‘It was the same for me. I didn’t realise how quickly it could happen. I thought people were lying when they said they fell in love at first sight. But that’s exactly what happened when I met you.’
Talib stroked her cheek again. ‘I know it’s a lot to ask you to stay with me. You will gain a lot in being a royal bride, but I realise you will have to give up an awful lot, too. But I want you with me, Abby. I love you and can’t imagine being happy without you by my side.’
Abby’s heart felt as if it was going to explode with happiness. ‘I want to be with you. I can face just about anything now I know you love me. And if we can come here now and again to be alone that would be wonderful. It’s so peaceful here. So private and isolated.’
‘This will always be our special place,’ Talib said. ‘We can come here to get out of the spotlight whenever you feel the need.’
‘What about that hotel in London?’ she asked with a little twinkling smile. ‘Do you think we could go back there now and again?’
‘Of course.’ Talib kissed her lingeringly before finally raising his head to ask, ‘So, what did you wish for?’
Abby linked her arms around his neck and smiled. ‘You.’
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