" He kissed her forehead and the curve of her cheek. “I love you, McKenna. I have for some time now. And when Hawkins mentioned the option of you marrying today . . .” He brushed the hair from her temple and kissed her there. Twice. A weakness settled in her knees. His laughter came soft. “It wasn’t hard for me to know what I wanted to do. So just to be clear . . . honor had little to do with my actions today. They were mostly selfish at heart. "
― Tamera Alexander , The Inheritance