“Go. Do what you have to do. Be the hero that you are … but come back to me. There’s more to Noah McCall than the head of Last Chance Rescue. I see that man.… I love them both. Return to me, Noah. Please. - Mara to Noah”

“Hands still in the air, Jordan reached back and gently caressed her cheek. Dying for this woman would be no hardship. He'd die a thousand times over if it would take away her pain.Since he had every intention of living a long and healthy life with Eden at his side, he sincerely hoped Noah was on his way and dying wouldn't be necessary.”

“You know I want you?”“Yes.” Though it sounded breathless, she was proud to be able to utter even a single word.“I usually get what I want.”A slight smile tickled at her lips. “Do I have a say in the matter?”

“What is it?”“You have to promise you'll never leave me.”“Okay.”Jordan grinned, delighted at her easy agreement.”

“I don’t want the world. I just want you.- McKenna”

“He thoroughly intended to do some major grovelling. Olympic-style begging, if necessary.”

“Okay, babe, I'm here.”The front door smashed opened, slamming against the wall—the man didn't know how to turn a knob?”