Enlightened (Enlightenment #3)

by Joanna Chambers

“David,” he said, when they broke apart. “David.” He said David’s name like it meant something all on its own. Like a vow. Like a promise.

“Of course I mean it,” he replied. “Have you ever known me to say something I don’t mean?” Murdo thought about that. “No. No, I haven’t.” He closed his eyes, then swallowed. “It’s just, I’ve loved you for so long, David. I really didn’t think you felt the same way.” “Wh-what?” David stuttered. “How could you think that? And wait... You love me?” “Yes, of course. Isn’t it obvious?”

“You’ve never seemed to want what I want. You’re always telling me that what we have can’t last, that we have to be careful. Always reminding me that you’ll be leaving me soon.” Murdo swallowed. “To be frank, I feared that if I told you how I felt, it would only make you leave all the sooner.”

“To hell with what I deserve,” Murdo whispered. “All I want is you.”