“I love you,” I say gruffly. “I always have.” She spins around with a gasp. I get her situated with her legs around my waist so I could see her face. With my hands cupping her cheeks, I let it all spill out. “Ever since I met you, you were the only one I knew never expected a thing from me. You liked me for me. You were my light then and you still are now. The moment you walked back into my life, I knew you were going to be mine. Even if I have to share you with a bunch of criminals,” I
