“I’ve always prided myself on not needing anyone. I bragged about forging my way through turmoil and adversity alone. I thought holding people at arm’s length and relying only on myself for so long was an admirable trait… but then I met you.” A watery laugh rushed past my lips. “You came in and shook up my boring little world. You turned that shit upside down and left me scrambling, fighting to hold on to my precious control.” “You were patient with me. You cared about me. You listened to me.” I dropped my hands to his chest, pressing my palms against warm skin. “You saw me at a time when I
...more
