Chapter 10 Teaser

At four-oh-six, I hear the front door open. I listen as his footsteps approach our door, hesitate for a moment and then retreat. Not able to stand one more minute of uncertainty, I try to calm my nerves and make my way down the hall. I need to make him understand that I do need him and that I want to be with him…always. I refuse to let my issues and insecurities be our demise. I finally reach the bedroom at the end of the hall, where I see the light under the door as it flicks off.




Opening the door as quietly as possible, I slip in and take a look around the small bedroom. I’m barely able to make out his form with the light filtering in through the window, but I can tell that he has stripped down to his boxer briefs and is laying on his side, facing away from the door. Creeping across the polished wood floor, I make my way to the bed where I crawl in, spooning him from behind while snaking my arm around his waist, holding him as tightly as possible...