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As she dried off, Miranda pictured him helping her out of the
shower and indicated Why? with her emotions. She was curious if
they could only communicate in words. Apparently, Mitch received
exactly what she was trying to say because he answered, I ll always
do stuff like that, baby. It s just part of who I am. I m always the one
to offer help to little old ladies and stuff like that. Plus, with you, just
the thought of you being hurt rips my chest open, so if I can do
anything to prevent that from happening, I will do that. Does that
bother you?
No, I m just not used to it. Just don t get to the point where you
want to keep me at home wrapped up in Bubble Wrap or something.
We both know that shit happens and so do accidents. If something
happens, we ll deal with it. We re a team now, Mitch. I know I m not
exactly an equal member, not yet anyway, but I ll do what I can.
Miranda didn t need to read his mind to feel the frown on his face
as he stepped out of the shower behind her. What the hell are you
talking about, not being an equal partner? You might not be as
developed or as powerful as I am, but that s just in magic, Miranda.
We are very much equal when it comes to loving each other and being
new to the whole relationship thing. You may be young in years, but
you have endured and survived more than most people could in five
hundred years. As much as it sucks, your time with Cabela has taught
you some valuable lessons. You know pain, so you ll be more
compassionate than most people who have never hurt. You are patient
with others. You seem so accepting of other s faults and yet so
impatient with your own. We can t change the past, even if we have
eradicated the physical effects of it. It s up to you on how you want to
use what s happened. You are smart, loving, strong, courageous,
compassionate, and beautiful. Don t allow your past to ruin your
present and future. Mitch s little rant wound to a finish as he
finished drying himself off. Looking up, he was surprised to see tears
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in Miranda s eyes. He immediately dropped his towel and pulled her
into his arms. What did I say? I m sorry, baby, I didn t mean to&
No, you didn t say anything wrong, Mitch. You said everything
right. Thank you, Mitch, for having such faith in me. I know, with you
by my side, I can be exactly who I want.
I ll always be right here beside you, Miranda. You can count on
that.
I will. Miranda gave him a sweet kiss before turning back to the
sink to finish getting ready. They worked together and around each
other well, reminding themselves of the rather awkward moment the
day before. Was that seriously just yesterday?
Yeah, I know how you feel. We ve actually only known each
other just over two days. But, you know, I knew immediately you
would be someone important to me. And I m really glad we fell in
love before our mating occurred.
Me too. I m also glad, though, we re not having to force you to
decide between me and your rightful place in the coven. I would have
never stopped feeling guilty.
I know. I m glad, too, though I would still make the same choice.
It would have been painful, though, to watch you age while I stayed
the same. We would have had lots of wonderful years, but just the
thought of losing you wrenches my gut.
Miranda stopped brushing her hair for a moment, thinking about
that part. You re right, that would have really sucked. I hadn t even
thought about that. I would have left you all alone. The thought
brought tears to Miranda s eyes again, which were gently wiped away
by Mitch.
Quit thinking about the what-ifs, baby. We don t have to worry
about anything like that ever again. Now, are you almost done? he
inquired as he pulled on his pants and grabbed his shirt.
No, my hair is totally fried now. Will you grab me something out
of my bag? There s not much left clean in there, so it shouldn t be
difficult to find something.
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Okay& Mitch trailed off as he walked to inspect her small
suitcase. He found she had bagged her dirty clothes and really did
only have two more clean outfits. He frowned for a moment before
saying, Miranda? Is this seriously all the clothes you have?
Miranda walked out of the bathroom as she finished tucking her
hair into a messy bun. Yes, that s all of it. And most of those are
hand-me-downs.
When we re done with all this, we re going shopping. Actually, I
know my mother would probably love to come, too.
Miranda shrugged her shoulders as she pulled on the pair of jeans
he d pulled out for her. They were pretty snug on her now more-
voluptuous body. She found her bra was just as uncomfortably tight.
Okay, but you re not spending a bunch of money on me, Mitch.
Get over it, Miranda. What s mine is yours, starting yesterday.
As soon as we get back, I ll be working on getting you access to all of
our accounts. Mitch pulled Miranda into his arms again, sure she
wasn t done arguing.
Miranda sighed, sensing there was no way she was going to win
this battle, not that she had a leg to stand on in the first place. I just
feel like I m coming into this relationship with nothing to offer. I&
Miranda! Baby, I love you, and I don t care if you re rich or
poor, fat or thin, ugly or beautiful! All of that is just the wrapping. It s
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