Breaking away finally, only enough to rest his forehead against hers and breathe her in, he stared into the depths of those cool blue eyes that seemed to see right down into his very soul. Neither seemed to have words, just matched shallow breathing, oblivious to the room and people around them. He didn’t care if reporters were taking pictures or if people were staring. All he cared about was her and what she was thinking.

“Come with me?” Jake finally managed a whisper, ...