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Still, I want to wrap my arms around Noah and keep her for myself.
“Grief isn’t something you can fully understand until you’ve experienced it firsthand. It’s worse when it’s paired with guilt and is the most painful way to live. Makes ya not wanna live at all.”
Cupping her cheek, I lift her chin until her eyes meet mine. “Are you done actin’ jealous?”
“Before you get upset with me for followin’ the rules, just remember all the ways I’d break them for you.”
“You look breathtakin’,” he mutters so quietly I almost don’t hear him.
Meanwhile, I could stare at her all night because she’s by far the most beautiful woman I’ve laid my eyes on.
“The decision was made for me the moment we met. I didn’t know who you were or why I was hell-bent on watchin’ you in the crowd, but the second my heart decided, there was no goin’ back for me. Even though I try like hell to ignore these feelings, the pull to be near you is too strong to ignore. If you wanna stay just friends, then I’ll respect that and keep my hands off you. But if you want more, I’m all in to give this a shot.”
have a lot of regrets in my life, Noah. Lovin’ you would never be on that list. I wanna know you beyond our physical attraction.”
“I wanna make sure I’m clear about one thing. Just because we’re takin’ things slow and not tellin’ anyone, doesn’t mean you aren’t mine.”
Looking at Noah, I see the sun rising on a cool autumn day. Fallen leaves on the ground crunching when you walk on them. The scent of caramel pecan and pumpkin spice wafting through the air in early October. She’s my favorite time of year. And now, she’s mine.
“Okay, fair enough. Wine and dine me, then fuck me against every inch of my house. Deal?”
“On your knees, Goldie. Now.” I blink once at his harsh tone, but goddamn, it also turns me on. It’s gotta be all that monster smut I read before bed. Red flags? Nah, I’m color-blind.
“Grief isn't black and white, Fisher. There's that gray area, that place where we become so lost we forget about everythin’ and everyone. We become so consumed with our pain it blinds us from seein’ the sufferin’ in those who were also left behind.
“I will always wish it were me and not you who died that day. We'll be reunited someday, and when that time comes, I will catch you and never let go. Rest in peace, baby girl.”
She takes my breath away.
remember everythin’ about you, Noah. There’s nothin’ about you I’m gonna forget.
Every inch of her calls for me to touch, and keeping my hands off her will be torture.
“You’re so perfect for me, Goldie,” I whisper against her ear. “So sweet and bold. I will never stop lovin’ you.”
She owns my heart. My soul. Every ounce of my love.
“I hope you don’t mean that. If you’d died, I woulda spent a lifetime alone, waitin’ for you to show up because you’re my soulmate.”
“Not a chance in hell. Meetin’ you changed my life, and even if we can’t be together, you will still always be the one for me. I’d rather be alone than settle for second best.”
“You will never be a burden to me, Goldie. I would give up the privilege of breathin’ if it meant takin’ an ounce of your pain away.”
“Aww...is someone feelin’ underappreciated?” Setting her food down on the table, I bring my mouth to her ear. “You show me you do each day you allow me to stay in your life.”
“Don’t fight it, my love,”
“He called and left me a voicemail the day after y’all met and said, ‘Damien, I met her. The woman I’m gonna marry someday.’”
Wakin’ up to your voice and seein’ your gorgeous face is the only way I ever wanna wake up again.”
