Sin With Me (Bad Habit, #3)

by J.T. Geissinger

Brody moves closer so I can smell the soap he uses, the wind-clean fragrance of his skin. He leans in and whispers into my ear, “I know exactly what to do with you, Grace. And you know I do. So when you’re done with your latest disposable boy toy and find the guts to give me a chance, you know where to find me.”

Bad shit happens. Good shit happens. Life happens. You can’t take any one thing and point to it as proof that life is any one way or the other. Life just is. And it keeps going.”

“Love isn’t something you choose, Angelface. It chooses you. And even if it only lasts a little while, it’s worth it. Even if it ends in flames, it’s worth it. Even if it cuts out your heart and leaves you a bruised, bloody mess, it’s worth it.” My voice cracks when I ask, “Why?” He lifts a shoulder and sends me a small, pained smile. “Because it’s love. Love is the only thing that really matters in this life. Love is everything.”

I know she wouldn’t like it, but the possessiveness I feel for her tells me unequivocally how serious I am. She’s mine. I mean, I know she’s not mine mine, I’m a liberated guy, she’s her own person, nobody owns anyone, that’s not what I’m saying. Oh fuck it, who am I kidding? I’m saying she’s mine and I’ll pound any motherfucker who tries to get between us.

“There’s no running away after this, Grace. There’s no going back. You’re mine, and I’m yours. And that’s it. Understood?”

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” The look she sends me could cut steel. “I know that’s a line from When Harry Met Sally.” Holding her lethal gaze, I reply, “Why do you think I said it, sweetheart?” After a long time, she says quietly, “Because you knew I’d know.” “Correct. This is true love. You think this happens every day?” She closes her eyes, smiling. “And now he’s quoting The Princess Bride.” “I’m irresistible, I keep telling you this. Also, the fact that you recognize every single quote I throw out there is proof that we were made for each other. Say yes.”