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“Take off your pants, Noah.”

“We’re gonna be late.”

“I don’t care.” His hands moved over my torso, my arms, my shoulders. His touch possessive and exploring at the same time. It was the touch of somebody who wanted to know more and I wanted to give him more.

“You’re never la…te.”

One subtle tilt of his hips and I didn’t give a fuck about Christmas breakfast.

“Tell me to stop,” he said, his body still for the first time since he climbed on top of me.

“You better fucking not,” I damn near growled.

I was hard as fuck right now and he was the only person I wanted to fix it. We could be late. His parents would understand. I just needed?—

Over my pants, his hand closed around my print.

“Fuck,” I hissed.

“Take off your pants, Noah.”

His words were followed up by him grinding against me, putting the thin layer of our pajama pants to the test.

He felt good, but I knew he could feel great if there was nothing between us. So, when he dropped his head to kiss my shoulder and repeat his command, I took off my fucking pants.

Promise,

I typed “The End” today. A whole month later than my self-imposed deadline, but I finished, damn it. That was the point, right? To finish something?

I’m not even mad at how long it took. Not rushing made the words come easier whenever I did sit down to write.

And all the time in between was for adventures. Just like I promised you.

I think I let Noah take me to work with him ten times in the last two months.

I’m getting better at skiing, but I suck at snowboarding. Noah is good at it, though and sometimes I agree to go with him just so I can watch him in his element.

He took me zip lining after a snowstorm in January. I can’t even explain the views, Promise. It was so fucking fun.

Greyson is the homebody out of the three of us, but he’s trying. For us. I love being anywhere he is, so it doesn’t matter what we do.

I can’t believe I came here to write a book and fell in love with both of them. Did you set me up??

Oh! I got a new car. Daddy couldn’t wait to give it to me on Christmas morning, so he picked me up from the airport in it.

You know I’m loyal to Camryn, but I couldn’t fight that man on it any longer. I did need a new car and you know he has immaculate taste. Now Camryn is more like a collectible, sitting in my front yard.

Girl, I’m all over the place in this letter. I guess I’m just excited to talk to you.

Since I missed my deadline, I pushed back the launch party at Goldyn’s shop. We’re gonna have it in May now. Her partner, Sincere, is gonna make a signature dessert for the book so everybody who comes to the store can try it.

I’m nervous, but in the best way. It’s been a year and a half without you now and I finally feel like my feet are under me again.

I turned thirty thinking about you. Ever since I found your letter, you’re all I think about. Not that you ever left my mind before, but I don’t feel the same ache when you cross my mind. I know you’re resting peacefully, and I have to trust that.

I think I’ll be in Bliss Peak for a while. Took it kinda literal when you said, “find your bliss.”

My hand is cramping and we’re leaving for dinner to celebrate soon, so I’ll shut up. But I had to tell you, I love you so much, Promise. Everybody on this side misses the hell outta you and I know Noah and Greyson would have loved you. Oh my god, and Duchess. Anyway, I’ll call you soon. Or text you. Justfelt like I should finally sit down and write you back. Love you, Promise.