“I thought I’d take it one day at a time. Not plan anything. You wouldn’t like to go on a safari with me, would you?”
“Photos, not shooting?”
“No shooting anything. I gave that up. I think they have some gardens in Africa.”
“Really?”
There was a shout and Jared looked toward the water. “That your grandchild?”
“Yes,” Eden said, and her voice nearly melted.
“Handsome kid.”
“Yes, he is.”
He turned back to her. “Eden, I’ve lived my whole life alone. Even when I was married, I was alone. I made a real cock-up of that, but I’d like to try something different. Maybe—”
She put her fingertips over his lips. “I’ve been alone too, so let’s see how we get along. I’d like to go on a safari.”
Melissa, Stuart, and dear little Cody were walking toward them. Stuart was frowning at Eden in a protective way.
“By the way,” Eden said, not taking her eyes off her approaching family. “What’s your real name?”
“Montgomery. Jared Montgomery.”