Gates of Paradise (Casteel 4) - Page 162

hands.

In the distance the great stone house loomed as

majestic and tall as ever. Sunlight found an opening in

the clouds and widened and widened it until bright

rays washed over the grounds and the building. Luke and I looked at each other. In my memory

our fantasy words replayed themselves: ". . . maybe it

becomes whatever you want it to become . . . if I want

it to be made of sugar and maple, it will be." "And if I want it to be a magnificent castle with

lords and ladies-in-waiting and a sad prince moping

about, longing for his princess to come, it will be." "Be my princess, Annie," Luke said suddenly,

as if he heard my thoughts.

"Forever and ever?"

"Forever and ever."

"Oh yes, Luke. Yes."

He put his arm around my waist and then we

turned away and went back to the car.

I smiled to myself, positive that back in the

cottage, Troy was listening to the tinkle of a Chopin

melody.

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