“I don’t remember much after falling to the ground, but I remember your voice. It’s what I held onto because I wasn’t ready to leave you either.”
She laughs between sobs, and I hadn’t realized she was crying again. “Don’t cry, sweetheart.” I bring my thumb to her cheek.
“I love you so much, Evan. I’ve never been surer of anything in my life than those words, and I hated that I hadn’t told you sooner.”
Hearing her say that brings so much joy to my heart that if I weren’t just recovering from surgery, I’d pull her into this bed with me and make love to her all night long.
“Good,” I say. “Because I’ve been in love with your sassy mouth and red heels since the moment I laid eyes on you.” I flash her a cocky grin. “I just didn’t know it yet.”
“Well, aren’t you smooth?” she teases, leaning
