can’t promise everything will go right. That’s not in my power. But I can promise you—whatever happens—I’m gonna be right by your side.” My eyes burned and I fanned a kiss against the tip of his thumb, my lips wobbling into a broken smile as my heart gave an unsteady thump in my chest. “I know we haven’t known each other long,” Paxton said softly. “But I’m the kinda guy who doesn’t give up when he finds something he wants.” I kissed his thumb again. “I want you, Baxter. I want you when you’re sad, when you’re happy, when you’re worried, when you’re old and gray and covered in wrinkles.”
