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“Yeah. I’m here. I can’t believe you did all of this, Colby.” I was completely stunned.
“This separation has been rough, and I’ll be honest and say at first I didn’t appreciate it as much as I should’ve. But it was the best thing for us, especially for me to get my priorities straight. This was supposed to be a step toward proving that to you.”
“I think you took that step when you said thinking about your past is a wasted effort. The only question left is whether you can trust that I feel the same way.”
“I do, especially now. I’m literally counting the minutes until you’re home, Kenz. I miss you so fucking much, it hurts. And if that makes me sound like a girl, then so be it.”
I smiled, and it was all I could do not to tell him I was here, but luckily my brother was waving me over to take my spot on stage. “It doesn’t, I promise. I miss you, too. I’ve gotta go, but I’ll see you soon.” Real soon.
“Okay, I’d better go too. I love you.”
“Love you, too.” My heart raced, and I handed the phone to Josh, smiling at the group of them leaving to meet Colby in the front row. It was crazy that I was more nervous about seeing him than about singing my song.
* * *
A swellof pride swept over me from the way Colby stood up to address the crowd, explaining that they’d raised almost two hundred thousand dollars thus far. I had to hold in the tears when he explained that it had started because of knowing me and how much music and the kids had meant.
Hanging back behind the curtain, I smiled when I saw Brian take the stage with him. Funny how the two most important men in my life had no issue with being in front of a crowd; in fact, they sort of relished the spotlight when I thought about it.
“Please welcome the inspiration for this evening, as well as my little sister, Kenzie Lane to open up this evening with her rendition of ‘Feels Like Home’,” Brian’s commanding voice introduced.
Colby’s face was priceless before the spotlight dimmed.
I walked out with the band starting to play. Closing my eyes, I started to sing the Chantal Kreviazuk song. I couldn’t think of a more appropriate one for the occasion, telling the man I loved that he was my home. At the end, the crowd broke out in applause, but I only had eyes for Colby in the front row staring back at me.
The opening band went straight into their first song while I slipped out the side of the stage, intending to go around and take my seat next to Colby.
But he hadn’t waited and was standing there as I exited the stage. He closed the distance, pulling me close and burying his face in my neck, breathing unsteadily. When he pulled back, his face betrayed more emotion than he seemed entirely comfortable with. “I almost didn’t think you were real.”
I wasn’t sure which of us was shaking more with the realization that we were now holding one another in the flesh. “Were you surprised?”
“That’s a gross understatement. And I lost a bet with my brother.”
“What bet?”
“He said I’d get emotional tonight with the concert, and I told him no way. Asshole,” he muttered with affection.
“Hopefully it was worth losing.” I soaked in the sight of his face.
“It was, definitely.” His hands worked their way down my back and then onto my ass. “Kenz?”
“Mm?”
“Are you wearing leather pants?”
I giggled. “I am.” When he kissed me, I was practically desperate to get his clothes off. “Do you think there’s a room or somewhere we can go?” This hadn’t been part of my initial plan, but damn if I could fathom spending the next couple hours not being able to touch him.
He chuckled. “Not happening, sweets. We have a concert; plus I need to take you out on a romantic date. Now let me look at you.”
I stepped back and did a three-sixty, watching his heating gaze take me in. “You like?”
“Yes. You look incredible and you sounded amazing up there tonight. Come here.”
He didn’t have to ask twice as I pressed myself against him, loving the feel of his arms pulling me even closer. His lips devoured mine, and I could feel his ever-growing evidence of desire between us. “I’ve changed my mind about going slow. We can find a closet and won’t be gone long, then we can have our date later,” I reasoned.
He groaned, then whispered, “You’re naughty, and we have company.”
Glancing over my shoulder, I saw Brian and Sasha directly behind me. I was amused when Colby turned me around and placed me strategically in front of himself to hide his erection.
