It was then that she had truly realized how much Luke meant to her, that he was her son even though his adoption had not yet been finalized. It was an incredible thing, the bond between them.
From that night until a few months ago, she’d sworn off men completely, turned down a several offers for dates—some of them quite tempting. She’d broken her vow when the widowed Aaron Hammond had asked her out, claiming that he was ready to move on again after the tragic death of his wife, Erica. After seven dates, she’d realized he wasn’t ready yet, and he’d agreed.
Now there was Ben. True, he was only her friend, but since he was living in her home, he could be considered the man in her life. And look at him. Nearly five years had passed since the shooting, and he when he’d arrived at the Ramshorn
