Latte Darling (Darling, #2)

by S.J. Tilly

I spent so long, so many years, being alone. Being all by myself. And I got used to it. Solitude became my normal.

Clearly I could use a few more days – or years – away from people. But

“I’m going to put you down,” the arm I have around her thighs tightens, “and if you try to run, I’m going to stop you.”

Everyone else seems to understand that this girl is mine.

“Spread your legs.”

Love. Someone loves me. Axel loves me.

For the first time in a dozen long years, I can finally breathe.

“I should’ve made it crystal fucking clear that you’re it for me,” Axel’s voice is thick. “You’re all there’s ever gonna be.” ...

“I’m yours.” Her chest heaves. “And you’re mine.”

“It means that I’m a better man when I’m with you. That I’m happier. And I don’t want to waste another minute either.”

But whatever it is, we’ll find our way. Together.”

“All I have to offer is my love. But I’ll give you every last bit of it. Every inch of my heart. All the best parts of me.”