Falling in Love with the Man of My Nightmares (That's [Para]Normal #4)

by Camilla Evergreen

“Dearest…it is important to me that I tell you this before you go.” I swallow. “What?” “It isn’t inappropriate or wrong for you to desire affection. As someone who has never before been the object of such desires, would you consider for a moment that it might hurt to learn you are not proud of wanting me?” My lips part as his words—the sincerity and directness of his delivery—gut me to my core. “I’m sorry. I didn’t…” He touches two fingers to the center of my chest, slightly to the left. “Your feelings matter. The ones you’ve been taught are unsavory have purpose. We do not shame beautiful things like too much love or excitement. We even have a high tolerance for too much mischief. The only things we must reassess are the ones that harm. Wanting me does the opposite of harm.” His head cocks. “Okay?” My mouth goes dry, and I don’t know how to respond without making a fool of myself, so all I can say is, “Will I see you again tonight? When I dream.”