Three months later
The move had been less difficult than Sara had imagined. She’d never considered traveling anywhere. Not in her previous life and definitely nowhere as exotic as Morocco. She’d never thought of living anywhere other than Wyoming. Since becoming a mother, the focus of her thoughts had been what was best for her son. He needed his father. The events of the last months had proven that. More importantly, both her son and his father had roots here. It was a pull that was undeniable. It was a land that belonged to both of them and, as a result, belonged to her, as well.
But Talib had rocked everything when he’d announced only a few days ago that he wanted to join his brother Faisal in the Wyoming branch of Nassar Security.
After everything that had transpired, she’d been ready to stay in Morocco for a while, even for the duration of Everett’s childhood, if that’s what it took to make their family feel whole. But Talib had insisted that while his son needed to know his family, he was fine with raising him in Wyoming with visits to Morocco. Sara was overjoyed—Wyoming was where she grew up and, truthfully, the thought of returning was something she’d never anticipated and filled her with joy. Morocco had been an experience, a place she was willing to stay for the good of her son, but Wyoming was what she knew and, before she met Talib, what made her feel safe. Going home was the ultimate gift.
The time they’d spent in the compound had, in an odd way, been like a trial marriage. But it was the patient wooing that Talib had done, the thoughtful dates that always factored in what her interests and passions were, dates he’d arranged over the weeks when the horror in their lives had finally ended. When life calmed down he’d also spent time alone with their son. Taking him out on what he called boy trips, which Everett loved. Sara also enjoyed the time alone. He was thoughtful in every way, a natural father. But it was as a lover that he totally won her over. Not, if she really wanted to admit it, that he needed to win her over. She’d always loved him and even after everything that had happened, she’d always trusted him. He’d been who she’d turn to in what had looked like her darkest hour.
It had been a surprise to learn he had felt the same.
But it was the ring on her finger that early winter evening over a private supper that had convinced her more than Talib’s words. Even though his words meant everything.
As his lips met hers, she knew that it meant everything to Talib, too.
“It’s not official,” he whispered against her lips. “But the three of us are a family.
“Sara Al-Nassar,” he whispered.
“Elliott,” she whispered back. “I’ll save Al-Nassar for you and the baby.”
“As long as you’re mine,” he said.
“Deal,” she whispered back and his tongue opened her lips with a gentle caress and they both knew that the name meant nothing and everything.
“Unless you wanted to argue now and make up with a little loving...”
“Talib,” she giggled and curled up against him. “Al-Nassar and Elliott, that’s a lot of family.”
“A whole lot of family,” he agreed.
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