Ignoring all the rules of etiquette, he wrapped a hand around the back of her head and pulled her down for a kiss. “I’ll fight for this. For us.”
She blinked a few times, her eyes shiny with tears. The urge to protect her filled him, but this wasn’t like with his ex—Beth wasn’t trying to manipulate him by acting like she was in need of protection. She needed him, just as much as he needed her.
“What are we going to do?” she asked softly.
“You’re going to do it the old fashioned way.” Both Beth and James looked at Master Leo when he spoke.
Beth’s brows drew together. “What’s the old fashioned way?”
But James understood what the other man was saying. He touched Beth’s cheek, urging her to look at him. “We’re going to have to trust each other.�