“Thank you, Brodie.” Lydia leaned in and stood up on her tiptoes to kiss him. “I only wish for him to know that I am safe.”
Brodie wound his arms around her waist, holding her close. “You don’t mind staying with me?” he asked.
“I know that this”—she gestured between them—“is not going to last forever, but I would like to be with you at least a little while longer.”
“You mean that?” Brodie asked quietly.
“Yes. I’ve been thinking quite a bit in the last few days. This is an adventure for me. There’s been danger, romance, excitement. I’ve never had the chance for anything like this in my life, and once I go home to Bath, I will have to leave it all behind.” She hesitated as she met his gaze. “And I don’t want to leave you or this adventure. I want to live in this moment, not plan my tedio
