Page 32 of Cursed Fox (Willow Creek Security #4)

Aaron

I walked by the clothing boutique on Main Street and looked to catch a glimpse of Valerie just like I'd done every day for months.

Ever since the town put on that stupid speed dating and I found out Valerie was actively looking for someone in her life.

I thought that night had been my chance. So what if I hijacked her date with someone else. I was so sure she would see how serious I was about her, but all I managed to do was blow it.

Again.

Forty-one years of loving that woman, and all I ever did was mess things up.

I thought I was doing the right thing. I thought giving her the chance to experience life before settling down was better.

I thought going off to serve my country and proving I could be a good man was the right choice.

I had hoped the continuous letters back and forth would be proof enough that I wanted her to wait for me.

I assumed wrong.

Now I was back in town and determined more than ever to get Valerie to see me. And I didn't care who I had to go through to make that happen.