Cat and Mouse

against each other and it seemed as if we were merging, getting closer and closer. I loved the touch of her mouth against mine, the feel of her body, the way we fit. We were both strong, and yet we could be gentle together. I passionately believe in soulmates. I guess I always have. The best thing I had ever done in my life was to be in love. I missed it and was finally ready to love again.
    “I missed you too much this time,” I whispered against the softness of her cheek.
    “I missed you,” she said. “That’s why I couldn’t sleep. I knew you would come.”
    She’s the one
, I was thinking. I didn’t have any doubt of it.
    Heart leads head
.
    I cupped her face gently in my hands. She felt so precious to me.
    “I love you more than I ever loved anything in my life. I love you so much. Marry me, Christine.”

Also by James Patterson:
    The Thomas Berryman Number
    Season of the Machete
    See How They Run
    The Midnight Club
    Along Came a Spider
    Kiss the Girls
    Hide & Seek
    Jack & Jill
    Miracle on the 17th Green
    (with Peter de Jonge)
    Cat & Mouse
    When the Wind Blows
    Pop Goes the Weasel
    Black Friday
    Cradle and All
    Roses Are Red
    1st to Die
    Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas
    Violets Are Blue
    2nd Chance
    The Beach House
    The Jester
    The Lake House