"Marry me, querida. Be my wife." Vasco da Carvalho's proposal came as adream. Even in her wildest fantasies about the Brazilian rancher, Abigailhad'n dared to expect this! Until yesterday, this exotic male has beenengaged to her cousin. Now... well, Abigail could only interpret Vasco'sactions as those of a man doing the honorable thing. Because last night Abbyhad comforted him in his rage. And while she could never regret theirunplanned moment of passion, how could she share a lifetime with a man whofelt obligated to marry her?