The question left her mouth before she could stop it. Molly twisted her fingers together, restless, his paycheck card still pinched in her hand.

Adrian Hadley's sharp jawline softened in the morning light. He studied her for a long moment, then spoke quietly. "Molly Hale, I'm not interested in playing games. I don't settle, either. When I said I wanted to get married, it's because I found the person I want to marry. I want her sooner rather than later. I want to spend my life ...