“That was everything,” he murmurs, running his nose along mine as he cradles me in his lap. “Everything, Jo. More than I could have imagined, in one perfect moment I’ll never forget.” I hum, nuzzling against the lean, taut muscles of his chest. “Makes me wonder why we didn’t do it sooner,” I tease. Careful not to transfer any of the sticky ice cream onto his body, I kiss his sternum. Two fingers catch my chin and tilt my head up. When I blink, I’m met with his intense, fanatical, singularly focused stare. “I had to be sure, baby.” Anxiety rushes my body, and my limbs go rigid. “You doubted
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