“Anyone who can’t stand the smell of the sea is hardly suited for a life here,” said Eric, jogging after Grimsby. “My partner should be able to live in the bay, at least. I want romance and trust and intimacy. I want to know my partner.” “Kissing isn’t—” “I’m not talking about that,” said Eric. “Stop assuming I mean physical intimacy when I say intimacy. I mean closeness. Knowing your partner. A relationship built on a business transaction is a rocky start for fully trusting a spouse. We would begin on uneven footing.”
I knew I loved Eric for a reason
