Stand and Defend (Lakes Hockey, #4)

by Sloane St. James

I press a hand to my chest as if I transformed into a southern belle clutching her goddamn pearls.

I thought that being in love would feel like infatuation. Those heart-pumping, brain-scrambling, intense feelings of need. All the time. But it’s the opposite. Love is calm—it’s tranquil. It’s a feeling of mutual connectedness whether I’m thousands of miles away or in the same room. It’s companionship and friendship and understanding.”