Sincerely Yours (Love in Seattle #2)

by Asia Monique

I preferred someone who would accept that sometimes I didn’t have a lot to say.

His soulful eyes told many stories—stories that I wanted to be in on.

I wanted him to knowingly come to life for me.

He felt like home to me, and no place had ever felt that way before; no man had ever made me feel that way just from a simple hug. None of it made sense because I barely knew him.

It was… more than breathtaking. This man’s smile was life-changing.

“You should know that doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will,” I said, bringing my lips closer. “I’m the last person to be telling you how to feel, but do me a favor and kill the doubt.”

“Can I be scared?”

I nodded and brushed my lips against hers. “It’s okay to be scared. Being scared means, you’re about ...

I couldn’t think straight when our eyes were connected, and right now, I needed a hot second to think.

I wasn’t a man who raved about natural beauty being superior to that of someone who wore makeup to enhance their look. I was a man who appreciated beauty in general no matter how it came,

At that, she beamed at me, and I couldn’t have been sure if it was the sun or her outfit, but I swear my world lit up at the sight of it.

“I’ve met plenty, but never one that shook the foundation I stand on.”

“I’ve never met a man that shook the foundation I stood on either.”

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“If you plan on being around for a while, then I suggest you embrace it because we treat our people like family over here. A lot of us grew up poor and didn’t have one or both of our parents around. So, we created something special, something we’ve all committed to that can never be broken or penetrated by an outsider.”

“I’m a lot of things, Nae,” he said, using my nickname and tipping his head at me. “But remember, I’m a man first. A man who is beyond attracted to you—who would take the chance to fuck you if allowed.”

“From the moment we met, a part of me I thought was lost has been finding its way through those cracks you created in my foundation. I want to spill all of my deepest darkest secrets to you. It’s becoming clearer to me with every day that passes.”

I want to spill all of my deepest darkest secrets to you. It’s becoming clearer to me with every day that passes.”

“And in the meantime, we can keep this up because I want to be around you. I want to know you. I want to immerse myself in you, Izekiel Holloway.”

“It’s okay if you can’t; I promise drowning over here will be worthwhile.”

The crazy woman in me liked a man who went after what he wanted.

I could swim, but I still wanted to drown in her.

“We’ll fix it later,” he finally said, slowly leaning forward. “Every inch of this place should feel like you.”

“It’s okay if you ask more of me,” I whispered as my eyes drooped. “I want to give you everything, so ask me for anything.”

“I want to give you everything, so ask me for anything.”