Strangely enough, it hits me for the first time that I love him.
Not just love him—I’minlove with him.
When the hell didthathappen? I’m talking Ifeelit with acertainty, the same way I felt about Ellen after just a coupleof weeks.
Except… I also know I havesomethingin my heart for Casey. Something beyond friendship. I don’t know if it’s love, orinlove, or lust, or a mix of all three, because it’s frightening and scary and confusing. But it’s strong enough I know I can’t walk away from her, either. Especially not after all the years we’ve known each other.
Ineedher as much as I need him.
He drapes hisleft arm around my shoulders and pulls me close, tightly holding me.
“It’s okay, Sir,” he whispers in my ear, his breath warm against my face and forming another tether to reality. “We’re together, and it’s only turbulence, and you’re not alone.”
I’m not alone.
I drag in a shuddering breath.
I’m not alone.
