I just swallowed my own heartbeat, my throat thick, my emotions bubbling up inside me. She loves me? That’s . . . hell, that’s terrifying but also exhilarating. “I, uh—” “Oh, this is uncomfortable,” Gunner says, and I box him out with my body, forcing Greer to look at me. “Hey.” I cup her cheek and smooth my thumb over her soft skin. “I love you too.” Her eyes widen, and Gunner claps behind me. “Dude, that’s—” “Shut the fuck up, man.” “Yup, gotcha.” “You do?” Greer asks, shocked, elated. I nod. “I really fucking do.” A gorgeous smile spreads across her face. “I love you, Arlo. I really fucking
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