CHAPTER 28: Babies?

  "You love me?" I repeated the words that he had just said. Looking at his face, all I could see was honesty and vulnerability. Something that I would never have thought I would see in a man with his status.

  "Yes, Daisy, I love you. And I want to make things right. I don't want this to be a contract marriage, either. I want us to be together because we want to be, not because we have to be. And I want to be there for you and our child in every way possible."

  I could feel my heart racing as his words sunk in. Could I trust him? Could I allow myself to love him in return? I felt a mix of emotions, fear and hopefulness.

  "Gabriel, I want to believe you, but how can I after everything that has happened?" I said, my voice croaking slightly.

  "I know I've messed up, Daisy. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. Please, give me a chance to prove myself to you."