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He’s wrong. If it was over, then what the hell has this entire trip been? The sex. The kiss. The need to hold me. We aren’t done.
I can hear my sister giggling, and it irritates the fuck out of me. How is it fair that she gets to have Stacey to herself?
“What are you going to do when I go to Hawaii with my family in January?” “Burn your passport before you can leave.”
“Mine,” I say against her mouth.
No one else’s.
“You’re doing so good, Freckles,” I say, kissing below her ear as I thrust harder. My voice is shaky, but I keep praising her. “Taking it so fucking well.”
She’s like my own sunrise. Beautiful. Perfect. She fills a part of me that’s been empty and dark for as long as I can remember.
if I had to give up everything in the world for this, I would. I’d give it all up for Stacey.
“You’re going to annoy me by visiting every day, aren’t you?” “If I take him up on his offer, then yes.” “I’d rather spend a year back down in confinement.” I smile at his joking tone. “I think we’re becoming friends, Tobias.”
Yep. They definitely love her more. Maybe they’ll change their minds when she sings.
It’s like a mixture of love and not being able to breathe unless she’s around – thoughts that run wild wondering what she’s doing, where she is, if she’s thinking of me. It’s the butterflies that flutter like maniacs when I know I’m going to see her soon. The Stacey Rhodes Effect.
Attracted’ is not the label I’d use when it comes to you. It’s way more than that. You’re beautiful, in all your moodiness – I think you’re the most amazing person in the world. And you’re all mine.”
“Does that prove I still want you? That I’m attracted to everything about you?” All she can do is nod, dazed, her eyes completely dilated. “Good. Remember that when you have any doubts. You’re stuck with me, Freckles.”
I’ve never been attracted to someone before; did you know that? Never. Not once did I come across someone I found attractive. I thought I was broken, that my emotions were limited, but I just hadn’t met you yet.”
“Because I love you. I’ve been in love with you for ages – it’s been all I’ve thought about. And I keep falling more in love with you every single fucking day.”
“Are you going to be my forever, Freckles?”
“Make them go away, Freckles.” “Make what go away?” I manage to ask. “The voices.”
I’m so, so sorry, Freckles.
“Hey, Freckles.” I bite my lip and screw my face up as my ribs burn, taking a deep breath before continuing.
THE FINAL FLASHBACK
I never miss a visitation with the father of the boy who broke my heart.
He eats the lunch I bring along for myself, mocks my accent and tattoos – but he still thinks I want to sit in his presence. I mean, I do, but that’s beside the point.
“You have eight-six million in your bank and you felt bad for buying a coffee?” “Hey, I said from the start I wasn’t going to spend a penny!” “Was it at least a large coffee?” “No, the large wasn’t worth the money.” “You are the worst visitor I’ve ever had in my life.” “Yet I’m still your favourite.”
“Let’s assume Kade does get his hands on me,” he says as he follows me with our bags. “Would you help him, Stacey?”
I throw my head back and laugh. “He’s the son of Tobias Mitchell. He doesn’t need help.”
