Carter’s lips meet mine in a tender kiss that brews a fire in my belly. “Stay with me forever. Please. I’ll be everything you need.” I look into the eyes of the man I love and my heart swells with pride at who he’s grown to be, the way he’s supported the people he loves, and how he’s moved past his own hurt. “I want you to be you, Carter. And you already are everything I could possibly ever need and more.” He turns out the light, curling his body around mine, holding me tight as he makes me a promise. “I’m gonna love you the way you deserve to be loved every single day for the rest of your
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