Chapter 64

Brea smiled, happy that her dad had finally found a partner and helpmate after over two decades alone. “It is. I also want you to promise me that if Pierce makes it back, you’ll welcome him as a part of my life.”

Daddy sucked in a breath. “You’re asking for a lot since I don’t know this man.”

“You have a big heart. I know you’ll come through.” Brea did her best to smile for him. “But I’ll warn you now, he probably hasn’t spent a day of his life in church and he has one of the foulest mouths I’ve ever encountered. Sometimes I want to shake my head at that man, even as I say a prayer for him. But his heart is pure. He’s a good man, so put whatever Cutter told you out of your head and judge him for yourself.”

“You’re right. I owe you that much. I hope he’s everything you want and that he makes you happy for the rest of your life.”

“Me, too, Daddy.” She sighed, worry for his safety already crushing her. “Me, too.”

At DFW Airport, Cutter stepped through the