The Christmas Letters

by Jenny Proctor

Though if I end up liking an audiobook, I might have to buy the book just to have it on my shelf. My grandma says this is weird. That I’ll check a book out from the library and then, if I like it, buy it for my own library.

“I’ll play the game for you, Tess. I have no doubt you’re worth it.”

Drew shakes his head, reaching out to squeeze my fingers as I move away. Warmth surges up my arm at his touch. I hope that feeling doesn’t go away for a long time—the way he makes me feel so whole.