“I meant what I said. I won’t resent you, and I won’t hate you.” I really hoped I’d be able to back those words up if it came down to it. “This is your decision. Your body. I don’t know what it is you think you can’t do, but I’m going to make this easy for you and spell it out. I’m not walking away, no matter what that test says. No matter what you decide. I want you. I need you. You make me crazy, in the best possible way. You are running scared right now, and that’s okay, but know this,” I breathed onto his skin. I stepped back, giving him space, and making sure he could see my face. “You
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