I just…I love spending time with all of you, but let me be clear.” He rose on his knees, gaining height, pushing me into the mattress. “Our past is too thick for us to be casual. I may have hinted at a date when we were camping, but what I meant was that I wanted you to be mine.” He moved over me, wedging his jean-clad knee between my legs. My heartbeat picked up speed as his scent surrounded me.

