CHAPTER 1
I’ve never been so in love before.
Not like this.
He leans over as he takes my hand. So gentle, charming as he asks, “Would you care to do the honors and bless our meal?”
“Of course.” I close my eyes but can still feel his gaze warming my face. I can’t pretend not to notice. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
“You know.” His voice is soft like the spring breeze that floats past. All around me, the smell of our cut grass is even stronger than the nasturtiums I just planted. He’s worked hard. We both have.
Which is what makes this evening picnic a perfect way to end the day. Together. We couldn’t ask for anything else.
He brushes my cheek with his work-worn finger. His callouses are surer signs of love than the smoothest, silkiest hand of royalty. “I’m sorry for distract
