Her cheeks redden, and she laughs again. I love making her laugh. It’s the best sound in the world. “I’m pretty sure I know.”

“Well, once I’ve eaten the food, I’ll show you just how much.”

She rolls her eyes and pushes me away.

“I love you.” I study her reaction. It worries me that she’ll get scared because life with me is going to be nothing like it was before. There’s a lot that both Delaney and Amelia will have to get used to.

“I love you, too.”

For a moment we stare at each other.

Delaney breaks first, laughing. “You should see your face. Were you scared to say it?”

I shrug. “Maybe just a little.”

“No more being afraid, Carter. You and me were meant to be.” Her eyes shine with happiness.

“Glad you see it that way. Does that mean you’re coming with me when I go?”

The light that was in her eyes disappears. “Not yet. I mean, long term we will, but there’s a lot I need to work out here. Pania’s not just my friend; she’s my business partner.”

“I understand.”

“I hope so, because this is something we have to be careful with. It’s going to turn our worlds upside down whenever we do it. Especially when you’re travelling around on location.”

Running my hand down her arm, I take her hand. “I’m going to stop doing that so much.”

“Really?”

“I’ve been thinking. I’ve got this movie and the next one that I’m filming basically back-to-back. And then I’ll focus on jobs based in LA. I’ve got a house we can live in there, and it seems like the perfect place for us to be based.”

She takes a moment, but she nods. “I thought that would be the case.”

“Reece has been talking forever about us setting up a production company of our own. Maybe it’s time for us to spend some time doing our own thing.”

Delaney’s smile shows me I’m on the right track.

“You think that’s a good idea?” I ask.

“Does that mean I get to meet Reece Evans?”

Laughing, I squeeze her hand. “Are you using me to get to Reece?”

“Maybe.” She places her index finger on her chin as if she’s seriously thinking about it. Cocking her head, she laughs. “No. I just want us to have whatever stability we can get. We both owe it to Melly.”

“We do. I want that for her too. Her life’s about to change in a big way, but I think as long as the three of us are together, we can do anything.”

Her whole face lights up. “I like the way you think. Now, let me get this dinner served and we’ll talk after Melly goes to sleep.”