He pulled back, peppering kisses all along my face. “Josie—” “Sometimes, you’re a pain in my ass, but I love you, Lincoln Carter. I love you in a way that is terrifying because I know you could destroy me if you wanted to, but oh god, I wouldn’t have it another way.” “Shit, darlin’. There ain’t a damn thing you could do to get rid of me at this point. You’re a part of me and have been since you ordered that double whiskey. How could I possibly let you go after that? My only mistake is not going after you earlier. I shouldn’t have ever let you think I’d moved on.”
