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of my life here, of what I have and what I stand to lose. I realize you’re right. I could do this. I could be with you there in the City of Light. As much as I love my city, there isn’t much to hold me here.
    But this is crazy. Isn’t it?
    “ Oui , it’s a little crazy but what is life without risk?”
    There’s so much love in your eyes it spills out and over your face, lighting it, curving your lips into a dazzling smile. You know I’m convinced even before I do.
    Yes.
    I will come to you.
    You kiss me, exhaling your relief across my mouth.
    “We will have such a life, cherie . A happy life,” you promise.
    And my heart believes every word.

Acknowledgments
    T hank you to Jordan LaRousse and Samantha Sade for taking a chance on a new author. I never did cash my royalty check.
    Also, thanks to Sarah Hegger, Marc Stevens, and Kaia Bennett for giving me their honest opinions when I needed them.
    Lastly, big sloppy kisses to my Mr. X for, well, everything.
    See you soon, darlings!
    ~X

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