Chapter 38. Surrendering to the Passion

Annalise blushed profusely at his comment. She had nothing to say to that, as her mind was preoccupied with what he would do after lunch. “I didn’t get down on one knee and propose to you, Alise, but although sudden, the marriage ceremony that we had was real and legal in every sense of the word. You’re mine, just as I’m yours,” said Nelson with a conviction and a sincerity that made Annalise feel an overwhelming need to hug him. She was his. She had accepted him into her life, into her soul long back. Despite their misunderstanding, he was the one she loved and sobbed into her pillow every day, locked in that bedroom. She couldn’t accept her fate and come to terms with marrying Colton. She prayed every day to show her the right way, and He guided her and now here she was, already married to the man she loved. It might not have been a perfect courtship, but it didn’t matter. It’s the feelings in their hearts that mattered the most.

“I know, Nelson, and I’m not doubting you at all.