He pushed a kiss to my forehead, giving me an indulgent smile. “I like this side of you.” “I like this side of me too. I’ve missed it if I’m being honest. It makes me so happy to know I can tease and make jokes with you, and it’s not going to lead to any pain.” Cal stopped and spun me to face him. “I would never hurt you. You could carve out my own heart and crush it beneath your boot, and I would still thank you for your time and attention.”
