One Week Later
One Week LaterCallum turned Mari about in his arms so they both faced the window looking out over the Edinburgh street where Alex, Charlie and Duncan strode toward the nearest pub. Mari leaned back against Callum’s sturdy chest and sighed with contentment.
He rested his cheek on her head. “Out there is our life, Mari. We’ll not waste time looking behind us anymore.”
She turned her head back toward him. “But I quite like the view behind me at the moment,” she said with a mischievous grin.
“Aye, do you now? Well, there’s no accounting for taste. But I willnae complain as long as I’ve got you to look at.”
“Just look?” She glanced up and gave a wistful nod. “Hm.”
“Aye.” Callum pretended to ignore her demure hint. “And to hold—except when I let you go to the market.”
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