:"So you're saying that it's only acceptable when she's prettier than me........" Her words carried a hint of teasing, a touch of annoyance, as her fingers gently traced his chest.
He loved her like this, loved it deeply. Joshua Hughes finally understood why he was so captivated by her in the beginning. What he wanted was for her to one day depend on him entirely, loving him wholeheartedly. Perhaps he had already fallen madly in love with her the moment they met. It might have been due to her captivating eyes, or perhaps it was the allure she exuded that night, or maybe it was the destined bond that had existed between them even before they met.
