Page 184 of Now and Forever

“Are you sure this is what you really want, Drew?” I needed to make sure for the umpteenth time.

He groaned before tackling me back in bed, holding me down as he stared into my eyes. “Yes, woman, you’re all I’ve ever wanted. I’ve been trying to win you back for days, but you seem to only want one thing from me.”

The cheeky bastard.

“Oh, please. You’re the one who’s insatiable.” I couldn’t help smiling at him.

But on a serious note, I knew I still loved him. And even though I had held him at arm’s length when it came to my heart, deep down, I knew I would regret not giving us a proper shot at being together. So here I was, ready to bite the bullet for the last time.

“One chance, Drew; that’s all you’re going to get. Fuck it up, and we’re done for good.”

“I swear on everything that’s Holy and divine that I’m going to make you so happy you’re going to get yourself knocked up and propose marriage to me.” He laughed before he held my head and kissed the tip of my nose. “You’re my drug, Chloe. I want you in ways I never thought possible, and I hope someday, once I’ve regained your trust, you will feel even half of what I feel for you. But for now, I just want you to know that I take this promise seriously, that I’ll protect your heart before my own, and that you will always come first before anyone else, before my own interests. Your happiness is my priority for always.”

“Kiss me, please.”

He made me so happy I hoped to God this time we would be able to get it together for it to last.

I was over the moon, and I wanted to stay like that forever.

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