Travis kissed the top of her head lovingly, pressing his lips against her soft hair with a quiet, boundless tenderness. To the woman resting in his arms, he knew in the deepest depths of his soul that he would never, ever grow tired of showing her how profoundly she was loved. He would indulge her every whim, protect her from every storm, and gladly give her the absolute best things this world had to offer.
"Thank you," he whispered softly against her temple, his voice rich with an emotion so raw and sincere it made the quiet room feel completely still.
Jillyanna raised her head from his chest, her dark, expressive eyes searching his handsome face with a mix of curiosity and lingering warmth. "What on earth are you thanking me for all of a sudden?"
