Page 89 of No Fear
“It’s not stupid.” She grabbed his chin when he tried to turn away and forced him to look at her, as determined as he’d ever seen her, “It’s not stupid that it meant something to you. She was your mom and she’s… as much as it hurts to think it, she’s not a monster. She’s sick and damaged but she’s still your mom and you’re allowed to want the woman that gave you that beautiful memory back.”
He felt tears sting his eyes and shook his head, “That’s why I love you. You always see the best in people.” He wiped at his cheek and cleared his throat, “You see the best in me too. Thank you for that.”
“It’s easy to see.” Rachel leaned down and brushed a kiss against the corner of his eye, “You’re a good man, Remington Bomar.”
“I want to be, for you and for Cash and Colt.”
“You are and it’s not for any of us. It’s just who you are.”
“I love you.” He managed to choke out.
“I love you too.” Rachel kissed him softly.
It had been a very long and emotional day and he sighed as he tugged her head back to look at her. He loved this woman so damn much. He would do anything for her. All of his old demons, they were slowly fading away, becoming bearable, and it was all thanks to her. Little by little, she was wiping out the dark shadows of his past and making his future look bright. He only hoped he was doing the same for her.
“I know you said you weren’t going to jump me...” He murmured against her lips as he stole another kiss. “But I didn’t make a similar promise.”
Before she could react, he flipped them. Rachel squealed as her back collided with the mattress and he loomed over her. She didn’t struggle to get away, only wrapped her arms and legs around him and then smiled. His heart squeezed tight in his chest at that smile. This, being with Rachel like this, having her smile at him like this… he wanted this moment to be the one that lasted for the rest of his life.
