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You’re in love with him, Sandra said in a delighted whisper. Lily thought of her half-section of land, of the corn crops and fruit trees that would one day grow there. She forced herself to remember that Caleb wanted to keep her, not marry her. And, of course, there was the fact that he was a soldier. No! she protested, guarding her dreams. Sandra folded her hands in her lap. Her amethyst eyes sparkled with mischief. I don’t believe you. I don’t care, Lily snapped, out of patience. Sandra laughed. You needn’t be so testy about it. Caleb never loved me, Lily—I’m no worry to you. If he didn’t love you, why did the two of you get married? Lily asked reasonably. Sandra’s slender shoulders moved in a pretty shrug. My aunt and uncle are among Caleb’s oldest friends. I suppose we were sort of thrown together. Lily found the courage to ask, Did you love him? Sandra thought carefully. I don’t think I knew what love was until it was too late and I’d lost him. A terrible sadness swept through Lily. But you love him now? Yes, Sandra said with a small, resigned sigh. For all the good it does me. I had hoped Caleb might see things differently if I came back, but I was too late. You’re here. Lily was sitting on the very edge of her chair. Not since her years with the Sommers family had she felt like such an intruder. I’ll go back to Tylerville, she promised. If only the stage hasn’t left. Sandra reached out and closed her hand over Lily’s. You mustn’t go—you belong here, with Caleb. You seem to think this is much more serious than it is, Lily hastened to explain. I hardly know Caleb. We sat together in church, and he came to supper one night, but— His eyes glowed when he told me about the picnic, Sandra interrupted. Lily wondered if he’d mentioned kissing her. He—he told you? We talk about everything, Sandra said. Caleb regards me as a friend. These ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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You look beautiful, Caleb said softly, laying his hands on the sides of her slender waist. Lily smiled at his reflection in the glass. Don’t you try to flatter me, Caleb Halliday, she warned. I think you’re a brute with a despicable attitude toward women. He cupped her breasts in his hands. I love women, he said, bending to nibble at the exposed flesh of her neck. When they obey, of course. Of course, Caleb replied. He was untying the ribbon of Lily’s hat, taking it from her head, setting it back in its box. You needn’t think you’re going to take me to bed, Lily said airily. Not, that is, until you apologize to me and tell Rupert you won’t lend him the money to build a boarding school unless he allows girls to attend. Caleb turned Lily to face him. You’re free to disagree with my opinions any time you like, Mrs. Halliday, but you will not refuse me your bed. Is that understood? Lily’s cheeks heated. I don’t guess you give a damn about my opinions, she said, but you’ll come around soon enough. Sometimes I think you enjoy baiting me. It makes the pleasure more intense when I lay you down and take you, doesn’t it, Lily? She raised her hand to slap him, then thought better of the idea. You are reprehensible. Caleb ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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The major set Lily in a chair near the fire, and he dropped to one knee in front of her, took her hand in his, and kissed it He looked so like a prince from a fairy tale that Lily was nearly overcome. I didn’t make a proper proposal before, he said quietly. Oh, Caleb. There’s never been anyone else for me, Lily, he went on, and there never will be again. I’m promising you right now that your happiness will always be as important to me as my own. Lily’s eyes brimmed with joyous tears. Why had she waited so long? She put her arms around Caleb’s neck and embraced him, and his head was cradled against the plump cushion of her breasts. I love you so much, she whispered. He looked up at her, a glint dancing in his eyes. Show me, Mrs. Halliday. Lily ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

The major set Lily in a chair near the fire, and...

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The moment they were inside, away from the eyes of interested neighbors, he covered her mouth with his in a consuming kiss. Lily felt her bones melt within her, along with all her misgivings. Her arms wrapped around Caleb’s neck, and she responded wholeheartedly to the kiss. When it was over she took his hat from his head and tossed it away. I love you, Major Halliday, she said boldly. How much? he teased in a low, husky voice. I couldn’t possibly tell you. He nibbled at her lower lip for a moment, still holding her in his arms. Will you show me? Oh, yes, Lily whispered, kissing him lightly. Caleb ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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What are you thinking? Caleb asked, coming up behind her. She could feel his breath on her nape, warm and gentle. His arms slipped around her, pulling her close. That I envy Hank and Velvet, Lily said honestly. It’s so simple with them. They’re just—well—together. And they’re not sure but they think they’re going to have a baby. Caleb turned Lily to face him. And so are we, he reminded her, his arms around her again. She looked up at him. Yes, she answered, it would seem so. She drew a deep breath and let it out again. I don’t think we should make love anymore, Caleb. Why not? Because we’re not married, and we don’t have any intention of ever being married. That’s sinful. Caleb bent to taste her lips. I couldn’t agree more. That it’s sinful for us not to be married, I mean. Lily stiffened when she felt herself beginning, already, to respond to Caleb’s touch. But you aren’t willing to concede anything, are you? I won’t promise to stay here for the rest of my life, if that’s what you mean. An overwhelming sadness filled Lily. What wild impulse had made her hope that tonight would be different? She pulled out of his arms. Good night, Caleb, she said, turning and starting toward the new house, where Lily would sleep for the first time. Caleb ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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Caleb had taken his son out of the room to be bathed, and when he returned carrying the squalling bundle his face glowed with delight. He’s mad as hell, isn’t he? Lily smiled despite her weariness. You would be, too, if you’d just been through a birthing. Caleb kissed her forehead and laid the baby beside her on the bed. I love you, Mrs. Halliday, he said, but I think maybe we’d better stop with Joss here. Lily shook her head resolutely. Oh, no. I want more children, and I’ll have them. Doc Lindsay may be an old sawbones, but I think he could handle the task of delivering me of a few more babies like this one. Little Joss was still howling, so Lily picked him up and put him to her breast. Even though her milk wasn’t in yet, he seemed to be comforted just by suckling, and Lily smiled at that. He was just like his father. As ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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She was sitting out a dance when Caleb took her hand, pulled her into the shadowy alcove off the ballroom, and presented her with a worn velvet box. This belonged to my mother, he said quietly. Holding her breath, Lily lifted the lid. Inside was a delicate silver filigree necklace accented with a snowfall of diamonds. Oh, Caleb. Caleb took the splendid creation from its box and moved behind Lily to put it around her neck and fix the clasp. He bent and kissed the place where the two ends of the chain met. Someday our son will give this to his wife. Lily turned to look up into Caleb’s eyes. If she had ever doubted his love for her, those feelings were behind her for all time. No man would have given such a cherished heirloom to a woman if he didn’t care about her deeply. It was the best thing that ever happened to me, meeting you, she said. She smiled, remembering that day in the hotel dining room in Tylerville when the soldiers had been teasing her and she’d dropped her tray. Though I must admit I didn’t think so at the time. Caleb put his hand under her chin and gently lifted her face for a light, brief kiss. I knew the instant I saw you, he confessed when his lips had left hers, that I wanted to be with you forever. I just didn’t have sense enough to see that you were made to be a wife, not a mistress. Lily was full of quiet joy. All that was needed to make her happiness complete was some word of her sisters. While you’re dancing with all these admirers of yours, Caleb went on, with a wicked light glittering in his eyes as he nodded toward the contingent of handsome young men gathered in the ballroom, I want you to remember whose bed you sleep in. Lily ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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Caleb rolled over and slid down to kiss her belly. He seemed to love touching it now that it was rounding with his child. You know, as soon as you get over having this baby, I think we ought to start another one. Lily sighed. I have no doubt that we will. He ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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This is Joss’s place, he sighed, running one hand through his hair in a distracted gesture. He built it into what it is now, not me. Lily began to massage the knotted muscles in his shoulders, carefully avoiding his rapidly healing wound. You were born here, Caleb. This land—or half of it, at least—is your birthright. I want to go back, to build something with my own hands, something that’s yours and mine. Our homestead seems like the best place to start. Lily was so happy that she rose up on her knees and flung her arms around Caleb’s neck from behind. I do love you, Major Halliday! He laughed. Damn it, woman, you’re choking me. Playfully Lily bit the back of his neck. I don’t care! Caleb whirled on her, flinging her down onto the mattress. Don’t you? he teased, and he began to tickle her ribs through her lightweight nightgown, causing her to writhe and shout with laughter. ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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Joss’s littlest child, a girl with her father’s curly hair, came bounding down the path toward them. Papa, is Uncle Caleb really a damn Yankee? she chirped. Joss didn’t so much as glance in Caleb’s direction. Yes, Ellen, he said gently. He’s the damnedest Yankee I ever saw. Caleb smiled. You wouldn’t have Susannah and all these beautiful kids if I’d done what you told me to do that day, he pointed out. You’d be nothing but a pile of bones moldering in the brush somewhere. Joss glowered at him. I guess that’s so, he conceded. But don’t get the idea things are settled between us, little brother, because they aren’t. I’m still going to beat the living tar out of you the day your arm comes out of that sling. This was the old Joss, the Joss whom Caleb remembered and loved. Don’t be too confident, big brother, he replied. Just in case you haven’t noticed, I’m all grown up. Lily ― Linda Lael Miller, Lily and the Major

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