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“The first time you touched me, I knew I was born to be yours.”
2% in and already crying
When I turn to see just who that voice belongs to, I’m dumbstruck. Ho-ly fuck.
waiting not so patiently for this moment to happen to me
I understand needing to be a responsible adult . . . but seriously. Every day? Like every single day? That seems a bit excessive.
My mother did not raise a quitter. She did, however, raise someone who has a flair for dramatics mixed with a teeny, tiny attitude problem.
same girl
She needs air to fill her lungs and books to fill her soul.
I’m not sure what it says about me that I just realized all the punishments I threaten my daughter with are my actual adult goals. Staying home. Going to bed early. Having to be quiet for five minutes. And my favorite . . . getting spanked. I’ll never spank her, but I’m certain I wouldn’t mind being spanked once in a while.
wouldn’t mind at all
Dust settles. Queens don’t. Keep fighting because there is no other choice.
“Never found anyone worth keeping around before,” I grumble.
“I want to be your everything.” I pull the covers over her and run a hand over her face. “But you’re gonna have to let me in for that, sweetheart.”
“I’ll do it,” he interrupts and my entire world tilts. “I’ll marry you.”
He’ll get through this unscathed . . . but me . . . I’m not sure I’ve got it in me to survive Leo Sinclair.
48% through and already cried AGAIN
Start over. Start late. Start scared. Just start. The first step is always the hardest.
Addie, I promised you everyone would know you were mine after tonight. I thought this would make my intentions crystal clear, in case there was any question who you’re there to see. Can’t have anyone doubting, now can we, wife? I kinda like the sound of that. Leo
I melt.
First thing I’m doing is getting this woman a damn car. A safe one. A fucking big one I don’t have to worry about her driving.
MY KIND OF MAN
“Because Adelaide . . .” I breathe her in and slow down. “The minute I laid my eyes on you, I knew you were everything. Somehow, I just knew it. And I knew you were supposed to be mine. You and those girls. But you were never going to let me prove it. This way, I can show you why.”
You’ve come so far, don’t give up now.
