The Runaway Groom

Irene only shoved at him briefly before responding in kind.

They were soon stuck together like glue and pulling away briefly only seemed to send their passion blaring!

It was yet another beautiful, stormy night, and Irene was eventually left nestling in his arms, her eyes half-closed like a languid kitten.

She felt soft and limp, just as she asked, "How did you send Zachary back to Zidonia?"

Isaac caressed her cheek just then, brushing her hair behind her ear. "Work. He's been here for a while anyway, so it's time he returned.” Still, Isaac had a feeling that Zachary knew about Lulu but never told him directly.

He was only too happy to go back to Zidonia when Isaac told him to— he would have asked something if he did not know or leave so quickly. Irene closed her eyes drowsily then. “I'm going to sleep now."

Isaac gently patted her back.

Irene brought several books for Lulu when she visited the next day, since she was afraid Lulu might get bored.

quiet—perfect for recovery. "You know me well,

what you're about

center to choose a program so Lulu

did not thank Irene—a simple thanks was no longer enough to convey her

was all thanks to Irene's care and

classes on childcare training.

her face mostly changed, Zachary would not recognize her even

pregnant, but James was busy with work, and she was

break, Erin sat beside Lulu and asked, "Are you pregnant?" Lulu shook her head—she just needed a license as a childcare worker, and that was the only way for her to

to talk, whereas Erin was lively as ever.

smile on her face made it obvious that she was

said then. "My

Lulu

hope so." Erin

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