Chapter 50

Finally, resplendent in his black tie and tails, Val held out his arm and escorted her out to the golf cart he'd ordered to take them to the restaurant since she'd have trouble on the crushed shell paths in her heels. She tucked his gift into her microscopic handbag and made herself clear her mind of doubt. It was a beautiful night and she was having an elegant dinner with the man she loved more than anything in the world. Worries could wait for tomorrow.

The food was sublime. While they ate, Val regaled her with stories of his siblings and parents. "I can't wait for you to meet them, Cora. I sincerely hope that we'll still be together when we get back to Charleston."

Cora bit her lip. "I'd like that," she said finally. "Though I'm not sure it's a good idea."

He gave her an enigmatic grin. "It's not only a good idea, it's bloody well magical. But I'll explain more about that later. How's your swordfish?"

No matter what she did, she couldn't get him to elaborate. "Fine. If you're not go