She nodded. “She reminded me how you were willing to walk away from this isle that meant so much to you, all for my sake. You could not have done that if you did not truly love me. And you could not have wooed me so tenaciously if there was no love in your heart for me.”
“And my betrayal? You have said nothing of that.”
She smiled. “Fiona helped me to understand the wisdom in your choice. I respect you for it and I forgive you. After all, love caught us both off guard and created complete chaos. You have redeemed yourself quite nicely.”
He kissed her. “I have waited patiently and what seemed like forever to hear you say that.”
“There is more. Two more very important matters.”
He wrapped his arms around her. “What are they?”
Aliss took his hand and placed it on her stomach. “I will give birth to your child come spring.”
He spun her around, scooped her up in his arms, and hugged her tight. “I thought I could not love you any more than I already do, but I love you much, much, much more than ever before.”
Aliss laughed, smiled, and grabbed hold of his face. “My turn, husband.” She kissed him gently. “ I love you with all my heart. I always have. I always will.”
Just before their lips touched in a kiss, they both whispered in unison, “I love you.”