Oh, darling, I think we both know I was never the one in control." He scooped her up and tossed her over his shoulder.

Well, yes, he knew how much I love you-"Isla slumped in his arms and wept. "That's not love, Alex. Please leave," she whispered against him."No," he softly replied.She jerked in his arms and pounded her fists into his chest. "Get out!""No!" He threw her over his shoulder and carted her inside.

I want you, Isla," he told her, showing no signs of restraint. "I want to take you right now against this car."She was about to agree, but he straightened her shirt and placed her on her feet. Yanking open the door, he practically shoved her onto the seat."But too many people here are coming and going, and I don't want them seeing parts of you, that only belong to me.

The man was a mystery; she didn't like mysteries.

God, he loved this woman. Ever so gently, he titled her chin to his and lightly kissed her lips. It wasn't for lust or show, but simply for comfort, for both of them. He scooped her into his arms and carried her to the car.

God, he loved this woman. Ever so gently, he tilted her chin to his and lightly kissed her lips. It wasn't for lust or show, but simply for comfort, for both of them. He scooped her into his arms and carried her to the car.

She turned and smiled at him. Was it his imagination, or did the smile not reach her eyes?

Are you sure you want to marry into this family?" she teased. "It comes with a few jackasses," she nodded toward Daniel."I'm sure. I don't plan to lose you a second time." He slid on the ring, fully aware she hadn't said yes.