A Gamble on Forever

She yearned for the kind of love her parents had—a bond willing to live and die together, a trust so absolute one could place an entire life in the other's hands.

Killian cleared his throat. “One more thing... When you told Declan you'd marry me and give me children—was that just to spite him, or did you mean it?”

Sloane said, “He's not worth lying for, Killian.”

Killian's eyes lit up; she genuine