Chapter 67

Could all the unresolved lies, from the toothbrush on the sink, and the woman Maverick brought home that snowy night, be resolved just because these rings were now here? Heidi lowered her head. Her eyes stung with tears. Maverick frowned slightly when he saw her hesitate. "What's wrong? You don't like the design?" Heidi forced on a smile and said, "No. They're fine." She took Maverick's hand and slipped the ring onto his ring finger. "If you take it off again, it'll only be worth scrap metal." Heidi released his hand. Her tone was flat as she spoke. Maverick gazed contentedly at the rings on their hands, automatically ignoring the sting in her words. "I won't." He lay back down on the bed and reached out to pull Heidi into his arms, kissing her hair. "My vacation starts tomorrow." "Vacation?" "Yeah. I've accumulated a number of vacation days. I'll be off until after New Year's." Maverick closed his eyes, patting her back lightly. "We can go wherever you want. If you think it