He shook his head, grinned. “No clue. Elephants. International relations.”
It was a big change for him, but he seemed different, more relaxed, happier.
“What brought this about?”
“You did, Shanti.” He hesitated as if trying to find the right words. “Remember Dempo’s message for me?”
“He said he hoped you found true peace.”
“I thought about it long and hard. Hell, I’ve barely thought about anything else.” Connor leaned forward, cupped her face between his palms, looked into her eyes. “The only real peace I’ve found is with you.Youare my peace, Shanti. I love you.”
Joy washed through her, her heart swelling until it was almost too big for her chest, tears filling her eyes. “Oh, Connor. Say it again.”
“I love you, Shanti.”
“Again.”
He chuckled, held her close. “I love you, Shanti. Hey, mind if I stay here with you while we figure this out?”
“Oh, my God, yes! You still owe me a night of endless kisses, remember?”
“I haven’t forgotten.” He stood, scooped her into his arms, his voice dropping to a sexy purr. “Want to get a head start on that?”
She wrapped her arms around his neck. “I think that’s a good idea. It’s going to take time, you know—all those kisses and other things.”
“Allof the other things.” He started down the hallway. “And Shanti?”
“Yes?”
“I brought condoms.”
She laughed all the way to the bedroom.