Chapter 87

• A deep chuckle escaped Lincoln's lips, the sound brimming with genuine contentment and the kind of happiness that comes from being truly understood and cared for by another person.
• The incredible warmth and beautiful simplicity of these quiet, intimate moments were something that Scarlett could clearly sense he treasured deeply, perhaps because they represented everything he'd been missing in his life before she came along.
• She sealed their affectionate interlude with a gentle, tender kiss placed softly on his freshly shaven cheek, breathing in the clean scent of his soap and aftershave. But before she could turn away to continue with her unpacking, Lincoln suddenly pulled her into a tight, encompassing embrace that made her feel completely safe and cherished.