I kiss her forehead, inhaling her, stroking my hand over her back. “You want some water?” She shakes her head, takes a deep breath, and lets it out slow, her body relaxing into mine. I listen to her soft breathing as she falls asleep, and my thoughts begin to clear. I’m done with being her wingman, and I’ll do what it takes to convince Darcy she’s mine. She’ll need time to process this, and the last thing I want to do is rush her. Telling her she’s it for me, that she’s the only woman I’ve ever wanted and will ever want, will make her panic. So I’ll give her time. I’ll take the pressure off.
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