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I’ve doubted that he needs me, but in this moment, I feel nothing but need flowing between us.
He just sealed it with that kiss.
“Mel,” he breathes, and I smile.
“I know,” I tell him, repeating what he’s said to me before.
He has to be feeling what I am. There’s no way I’m alone in this. It’s too intense, and too big, to be one-sided.
Kissing the side of his mouth, I breathe him in for a moment longer before pulling back.
“I have to go,” I tell him sadly.
“Come over after. And remember to pack a bag.”
“Alright.” I smile.
“See you soon.” Kissing me one last time, I sway where I stand, and grip his strong forearms to stay upright.
My new revelation has my head spinning, and with Alex’s spicy, woodsy scent filling my senses with every breath, my head spins even more.
The second I step outside, the fresh, sweet, pine tree air fills my lungs as I take a deep breath.
I throw one last smile over my shoulder at Alex and close the door behind me, his handsome face staring after me with a look that lets me know he doesn’t want me to leave.
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The day drags on like I knew it would. It always does when I can’t wait to leave. And as if the universe wants to have a little laugh at my expense, it slows time down to slug speed. The seconds ticking on the clock in the office are a metronome countdown until I get see Alex again.
Dottie’s words on Sunday gave me a little push, but after this morning, I’ve decided to let myself give in to this, to him, fully.
I don’t have another choice.
I can’t keep going back and forth. I either have to dive in to the unknown without reservation, or take a step back and protect myself from potential disaster. There’s no in between.
But I know he’s worth the risk.
Eyeing the clock until it’s finally five o’clock, I gather my things in a hurry, and both Dr. Taylor and Pam smile at me, and then look at each other with knowing looks.
I guess the rumor mill has been churning, but they’re not gossipers, so neither has mentioned anything to me.
Taking the short drive around the block to The Rusty Anchor, I park in the back gravel lot next to Alex’s Harley and beat up Ford pickup. We haven’t taken a ride in his truck yet, but I know when it gets too cold for his bike we will, and I’ll be able to hold his hand while he drives.
Smiling to myself, I shake my head. I sound like such a girl, and my mind is getting ahead of itself. I don’t even know if he’s thinking about a future with me like I am with him.
I never really thought about the future outside of my career, and now, with the images of everything I want to do and see with him floating around in my head, it’s new, and I like it.
He sets me free, and I keep him grounded. He makes me feel like I’m flying, and I keep him from wanting to run.
Grabbing my bag from the back seat, I bound up his steep steps and knock on the door.
When it flies open and those green eyes meet mine, I practically throw myself at him, drooping my bag at our feet.
I catch him by surprise, but he quickly recovers and wraps his arms around me, kissing me back with as much pent up tension as I’ve had all day.
I’m so in love with him, and the only way I can tell him right now, is to show him.
Dragging me inside, Alex kicks the door closed and pins me up against it.
