One Look (The Sullivan Family, #1)

by Lena Hendrix

Sometimes I think I have a knack for that . . . feeling alone even in a crowded room, right next to someone.”

Oh, and on the off chance you are Words of Affirmation—you make our lives better. I care about you. Would have been nice to say that to your face before you ran out the door in a panic.

My heart clunked and I couldn’t breathe. Wyatt had listened to my ramblings about love languages? Holy shit. I care about you too. Next time I’ll try not to run. Wyatt It’s okay if you do. I’ll chase you down.

“Then you’ll have to work extra hard at keeping quiet.” A thrill danced through me. “If you’re doing it right, I shouldn’t be able to keep quiet.”

She deserved the big act of service, the words of affirmation—all of it. I needed to show her in every way how much she meant to me.

She’d tipped my whole world, somehow set it right side up, and all it had taken was one look.