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“Is he worth it? As in, do you feel strongly enough about him to make that step?” Kate asks in a soft tone.

“I do. I’ve liked him for a long time, and my feelings have only gotten stronger. But what if I make the jump and it’s not right for me, or I can’t cope with the lifestyle? What if I give up my career working somewhere I’m happy and valued only to move to a school where I’m not? I just got a promotion too. Then there’s my house, and my?—”

Felicity places a palm on my knee. “You’re absolutely right. You need time to digest everything. You need time to work out what’s best for you both.” She smiles sweetly. “I think when you have your answer, then you’ll just know. There won’t be anydoubt. Have a little faith in the process and enjoy the time you do get to spend with each other.”

I nod but feel the growing frustration at the situation. “I feel like I can’t win because the time we spend apart will be so rough.”

Kate sucks in a sharp breath. “And based on how you look in that dress, he’s definitely gonna pine.”

I smirk and check out my reflection. “This makeup is amazing.”

Cathy beams. “It looks even better than I thought.”

“Now time for hair.” Hannah comes to stand behind me. “Are we going for relaxed waves or something more formal?”

“I prefer my hair down.” It falls all the way to the small of my back, and when it’s styled properly, it's probably my favorite feature.

Wrapping one of my strands around her finger, she twists her lips to the side, clearly running through a style in her head. “I was really hoping you’d say that.”

ZACH

Like a bride on her wedding day, Luna has refused to let me see her dress, makeup, or hair, wanting me to see it “all together.”

Glancing down at my watch, I know we’re pushing it for time. I doubt the event organizers will appreciate the founder of Hockey Now being late to his annual gala.

Stepping toward her bedroom door, I knock gently. “You ready to go?”

“Yep, just two seconds!” Her voice is slightly raised and panicky.

I begin walking over to grab my wallet and keys when the door to her bedroom opens. “Okay, I think I’m all set.”

Fuck. Me.

I have no words to describe the insane level of attraction I feel toward her on a normal day, but at this moment, she’s a goddess. Her smokey brown eyes and the long, flowing dress that outlines the perfect curve of her full breasts are sensational. Her gown is floor length and hugs every part of her flawless body, and when she spins around, showing me the way the straps cross over all the way down to the lower part of her back, I bite down on my fist, unable to contain my reaction. “Luna. Wow. I—Um, yeah. Just, wow.”

I fumble over my words and my feet as I make my way across to her. Wrapping my hands around her beautiful hips, I lean down to whisper in her ear. “You make me feel like I’m sixteen all over again.”

Whispering back, I feel her breath on the shell of my ear as it sends tingles throughout my body. “You liked me in high school?”

I nod slowly. “I always thought you were gorgeous.”

“Well, I won’t lie, but I’m surprised.”

I throw my head back and laugh. “I’m not blind, but I was shy.” My laughter fades out. “Then you got with?—”

“Luke?”

“Yeah.”

She nods. “Remember that time in the kitchen? You asked me why I split with him.”

I nod slowly.

“Well…” her voice shakes, and I can tell she’s anxious. “I ended it because whenever I was with him, I thought only about you.”

I squeeze my eyes shut, her truth lighting me up but killing me all at once. How the fuck am I supposed to let her board that flight tomorrow? Anything but her right by my side is too far for my heart.

I rub my nose against hers. “The way I want to lay you down and kiss you all night.”