My heart tried to climb out of my throat, the elation and relief expanding until I could hardly breathe. Because I love him. Holy shit, I’m in love with him. The truth was bright and vivid in my heart, no layers of lies or bullshit to cover it up. I was in love with him and for a crazy moment, I had a vision of me going to him, taking him by the hand and leading him to the dance floor. Letting the whole world see and proving to Holden that he deserved to be loved in broad daylight, not in secret rooms or hidden away in his guesthouse.
