Page 34 of The Tea Witch's Promise

"It's only a matter of time. It was for us," he said.

"Mmm, true."

We reached the second fork in the road, and disappointment flooded through me, just like it did every time I had to part ways with Brew. I checked around to make sure there was nobody around before giving him a quick kiss.

He smiled and savoured it. "One of these days, we should tell the families about us so we can stop sneaking around."

I nodded. "We should. I don't want this to be a secret forever but right now, I'm enjoying being Kate and Brew instead of Katheryn and Rooibos."

"I know. I'm sure they'll take it just fine."

"It's not just the families I'm worried about. What will the single women of Purple Oak say when they hear that you're taken?" I teased.

Brew chuckled and took a step closer. "They'll get over it. I only have eyes for you."

"I know." I touched his face, lingering as long as I dared. "And I for you."

"Of course, I'm very handsome," he bragged, the light tone of his voice making it clear he was joking around.

I squeezed his hand. "I'll see you tonight,handsome?"

"You will. Just one moment." He pulled me into him and nuzzled into my neck, inhaling deeply. When he let go, he looked even more in love. "That'll keep me going for the day."

He was so adorable, I couldn't understand how there'd been a time when I hadn't been in love with him. He was everything I'd ever wanted in a partner and I knew that our relationship was going to last, regardless if we had the approval of our families or not.

I waved until he was out of sight, amused by how Banjo kept following him. He didn't return until I whistled for him.

I fussed him between his ears. "I know, you want to spend more time with Brew. I'll let you in on a little secret. Me too."

Banjo cocked his head like he usually did when he was trying to work out what I was saying. I patted him, enjoying the boosts of energy I got from our magical bond.

"One day soon," I promised my dog, watching the departing figure of the man I loved. Our families were going to have to accept us, because there was no doubt in my mind that he was the one I wanted to have a family of my own with. And nothing anyone could say was going to change my mind about that.

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