A part of her would always ache for the love of her parents, but being an adult meant accepting what she couldn’t change and living her life to the fullest. Yes, somewhere along the line she’d grown up, too.
“You and Nathan are all the family I need,” Tate said, the look in his eyes open and honest. “And let’s not forget the two of you have already brought happiness to my family. If you don’t believe me, I’m sure my grandmother would be only too happy to confirm that. You brought us back together, Gemma. I’m indebted to you for that.”
Gemma buzzed with sheer bliss. “So you’ve forgiven your mother?”
“We all make mistakes,” he said with a self-deprecating smile. “And none more than me.”
“She’ll be thrilled to have her son back,” Gemma said with certainty. “You know, I suspect you couldn’t forgive her before because your grandmother couldn’t forgive her. I think your loyalties were divided between the two women in your life. In the end, you followed your grandmother’s lead. She’s a strong woman. Though no less strong than your mother,” Gemma was quick to add. “It took guts for Darlene to return and admit she’d made a mistake.”#p#分页标题#e#
For a moment, a hint of regret filled his expression. “I know.” Then it disappeared and he was back to being the confident man she knew and loved. “Come on. I want to go home and see our son.”
His words warmed her heart. “I want another baby with you, Tate.”
Something dark flared in his eyes. “So do I. As many as you like.”
“I’d like at least three.” It was hard to believe this was a possibility now, and that she could share it with the man she loved.
His mouth curved sensually. “Didn’t you once say practice makes perfect?”
She went on her toes and kissed his cheek. “I believe I did.”
Tate slipped his arm around her shoulders. “Then we’d better get started.”
Together they left the study by the terrace door and strolled through the landscaped gardens around the side of the house, heading for the limousine. A night breeze softly traced over their skin, and the brightest of stars twinkled down on them.
Love was definitely in the air.