“I hoped you would like it.” I pretend not to notice the breathiness in my voice that wasn’t there even during the steep climb up the stairs. “I’m not the best at romance, but this felt like a safe bet.” “Well, as the creator of many romance couples, I have to say, I’m not sure anything I write will hold a candle to this. I don’t know if I’ll be able to create something that compares to this trip or a character as patient and kind as you’ve been today.”
