Nick found it hard to put words around the rest of it, and Grace was still avoiding his gaze.
“To be honest, when I got here, I thought it looked like a great place to die.” He heard her gasp as she finally looked up at him. “Until Old Annie pointed that damn gun at me and I realized I had a lot to live for.”
“Oh, Nick,” Grace said, her eyes wide and wet. “Of course you do.” She stepped into his arms and kissed him.
*****
Foolish. Stupid. Reckless. But how could she keep up the pretense of anger in the face of that confession? Even to save him from heartache—
But his heart wouldn’t ache. He would just be confused when his obsession with her faded. Confused and then embarrassed when he realized it was all just—magic.
Magic.
It certainly felt magical. His mouth on hers, his fingers sl
