Moth (Monstrous, #5)

by Lily Mayne

“Have you thought about what you’re going to do?” he asked, keeping his eyes on the ground. “After we get back?” “No,” I said quickly. “No plans yet.” Ask me to stay with you.

“I thought I was in love with Ghost,” Moth whispered, because Ghost was standing right over there. Watching. “But I never felt like this about him. How I feel about you. I’ve never… felt like this about anyone.”

“Don’t make me say it,” he mumbled. “Everyone’s… watching.” I let out a shaky laugh, tugging him closer. “Hell no, slayer, I’m gonna make you say it.” Moth glared at me without heat. “Such a shithead. Fine, I…” He swallowed again, but lifted his chin and stared at me with a determined expression, even as his voice wavered when he said, “I love you.”

I was just as reluctant as Moth for anyone to interrupt us. I was pretty sure there was a chance Edin would burst in here and ask how it was going. Maybe try and give us some pointers.