“Yeah.” Lucas’s deep blue eyes remained fixed on mine. “But I couldn’t have you, right? Because I can’t be out. If I’m out, I can kiss the career I have good-bye.”
“You’re gay?” I couldn’t stop the incredulous tone. My brain was stuck.
He c****d his head to the side and studied me like he didn’t know what to do with me. “Yes.”
“And you want me?” I sounded like an i***t, but I was still stuck. I could not fathom what he was saying.
Lucas’s smile was soft and affectionate. “Yes.”
“But you were always so cold and indifferent!” I burst out. Apparently, I had lost my filter. I shook my head and tried to get my brain back online.
“I’m sorry about that.” His tone was heartfelt. “I am. I just…I couldn’t seem to help it. There you were, so gorgeous and sweet. All I wanted to do was grab you,
