I hate this—the waiting, wondering if I said too much. If I just threw it all away because I exposed the truth.
Shit. What if he really doesn’t need me?
He stares at me, jaw tight, like he’s biting back something he shouldn’t say.
“Do you know what I wish?” he finally says.
He doesn’t wait for a response.
“That for one damn day, you could see yourself the way I see you.” His nostrils flare, voice raw. “Because Christ, Jordan. You’ve saved me every bit as much as I’ve saved you.” He runs a hand through his hair, breath uneven. “Still are. Look at what you’re doing for me right now.” He scoffs softly, shaking his head. “I need you like I need my goddamn feet. I don’t function right when you’re not in my life.”
The corners of my mouth twitch.
He glances to the side. “Dumb analogy.” Then he looks back at me. “But it’s true. Come here.”
He pulls me into him, meeting my lips with a kiss. “Is this why you broke up with me?”
“It was just one of the dominoes,” I say quietly.
He nods, like he already knew that. Then he presses his forehead to mine.
“Next time,” he murmurs, “we knock them down together.”
Chapter Forty-Three
MATT
My phone dings,startling me awake.
I snatch it from the nightstand.
Jensen texted the sibling chat around six last night saying that Alley had gone into labor.
Jensen
She’s going to start pushing soon. Shouldn’t be too much longer. When can you all be here?
A grin stretches across my face while I type.
I can arrange for my plane to leave in four hours for anyone who can come.
Megan responds immediately.
Megan
Tell me what time to be on the tarmac. I’ll be there. I don’t think Kev will be able to skip work today.
Sounds good. Just lmk if things change.
It’s 3:52 a.m. I’m sure I’ll hear from the rest by thetime I wake up.
I step into the hall, make a quick call to schedule my plane for eight, then slide back into bed beside Jordan.
My phone dings again just as I get comfortable. I sigh and reach for it.
It’s Jeff, Jensen’s oldest brother.
Jeff
