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“Should I have stayed in New York?” I asked. “I feel like I ran home with my tail between my legs. But when I’m with you, I’m home, too. Wherever you are.”
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I didn’t follow him, choosing instead to stay in the living room. He returned a few moments later holding one of his gray hoodies. “You can wear this,” he said. “Not jealous, my ass,” I muttered. “We’re dating. Ergo, you wear my clothes, no one else’s.”
“Death isn’t the end, you know. It’s just another beginning.
He was so deep inside me I felt as though we’d become one person.
“I want to believe you. But how can I?” “Time. You take all the time in the world to come around to the idea that I’m not leaving you.”
“You’re telling me it was love at first sight?” “Yup.” “Oh.” “Oh, what?” “That’s why you never cared about telling my father, right? I mean, you never even thought of putting your job before me.” “There is nothing before you. There’s you, and then there’s everything else.”
wasn’t sure how you would take my news. I didn’t want you to feel . . . trapped. I didn’t want you to miss out on something without having the whole picture.” “You are the whole picture.”
“I get that I have to accept this relationship,” Dad stated tightly. “But can you try not to flirt with each other in my presence?” “We’ll try and tone it down,” I said. “Thank you.” “No, we won’t,” Declan drawled. He pulled my chair closer to him.
“It’s so easy to get lost in a relationship, you know? I thought if I continued living with Salem and my friends that I’d maintain some sort of identity. With you . . . it feels different.” “Different.” “I like being in your space. And you never make me feel . . .” “Feel what?” “Like you want time away from me. So naturally, that just makes me want to be with you even more.” “I always want to see you.” I smiled. “Very golden retriever energy.”
“I don’t want to talk about this later. I want to talk about this now. Do I need to stamp my foot and throw a tantrum to get your attention?” “No, you definitely don’t need to throw a tantrum to get my attention. I know where you’re at.”
“Nothing hotter than a man walking his baby goat,” I said. “Stay close to me. I’m worried some other woman will try and kidnap you and take you home.” “I won’t leave your side,” he promised.
“I’m not jealous.” I tossed my hair over my shoulder. “But I will cut someone if they flirt with you.”
“I forgot my purse.” “I’m your wallet, Hadley,” he said
I looked at Declan and grinned. “You might want to go get the truck.” “Yes, dear. Am I taking Tempest with me?” “Please.” I leaned up to kiss his cheek and whispered, “Leave your credit card.” He sighed again. “Yes, dear.”
Something that had no words, because words weren’t enough to describe it. It was the feeling that I was home. That he was my home.
“It’s an antique European diamond, but I had it placed in a modern, yet classic setting.” “When did you do this?” I asked, lifting myself up so I could look at him. “If I tell you it’s going to make me sound insane.” He rubbed his jaw, the raspy sound of his whiskers thick against his skin. “The night after we slept together the first time.”
