Chapter 1205

Annie could feel the unexpected tenderness in Conner's rough demeanor, like the warmth of his touch seeping right through her clothes to her very core.

"It's almost the anniversary of your mom's passing," she said softly.

Conner's hand stilled on her back for a moment. Then, after a brief pause, he bent down to brush off the back of her pants, standing up with a teasing grin.

"Remembering your future mother-in-law's anniversary, huh? Looks like you're head over heels for me."

Annie turned to face him, meeting his eyes. "Conner, I'm sorry."

Her apology took him by surprise. "Sorry? For what?"

started to see herself as his fiancée, her heart making room for him. Inviting him to her dad's birthday wasn't just to

Conner to pay respects on his

been swamped with work lately, no time

had me worried. I thought it was something bigger. It's alright, Annie. Just knowing you care

you come here today to ask me

side these days. I ticked off some dangerous folks hiding in the shadows, and I'm worried they might come after you when I'm not around. That's why I

me. Conner, you go. Your mom

had just busted a small gang, and with the upcoming interrogations and the need to uncover the larger criminal network, her department needed all hands on deck. She couldn't

that gang, they're all

stirring something in him.

"Loving you has taught

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