“Holmes, I hate commitment. I hate change. I hate pretty much anything that’s going to turn my world upside down. But I don’t hate you.” “Charming.” “Let me finish, damn it.” I smile and nod. “Go on, then.” “I’m not asking you to marry me right now,” he says. “But one day I will. And I’ll mean it. I want the dogs by the fireplace and the kids with the coloring books. I want you.” “I love you,” I say.

