“Why would you do that?” I ask. “When he was such a jerk to you, why would you—” “Because I’m in love with you,” he says, cutting me off. I suck in a breath as his words land. “Because I love you, and I’d rather be here supporting you than running away to prevent my own discomfort.” I lunge into him, wrapping my arms around his neck as I press my lips to his. “I love you too,” I say. “So much.” His arms loop around my waist, and I melt into his solid warmth, pressing into his chest as I kiss him again and again. “Juno started solid foods,” I say in between kisses, and Alec chuckles. “What?”
