Page 26 of Chasing Me (Beyond Me #2)

JAMES

SO, MAYBE THIS IS A LOVE STORY.

We flew back from Key West and decided to move in together.

Quinn graduated with honors and flung herself into her new job at the clinic, spearheading a new program that almost doubled their clients.

I was so fucking proud of her. She was good for this world, her inner light spilling out to everyone she met, a reminder of everything pure and right.

For me? Well, I worked frantically, building new pieces, and the expo was a huge success.

Lucas pushed me hard, harder than Ava ever had, in a different way, and I came out with a bunch of offers and contacts.

Another year or two, and I may even be able to open up my new studio, but right now, the money is good, and I finally got to quit Joe’s.

I work odd hours at the studio, and there’s some travel involved, but I’m finally living my dream, on my own terms.

And us? We’re strong. The problems with Ava helped us rebuild our foundation.

I’m not trying to change my way for her anymore, and I finally believe I’m worth something.

I’m coming into myself a bit more every day, and she steps back and lets me find my way.

Loves me anyway. And when she’s in my arms?

She gives me everything she’s got, no holds barred.

She fucks me with the intensity of a woman who has given her body and soul, her mind and heart, and that’s all I ever wanted.

I’m going to ask her to marry me soon.

So, yeah. We got lucky. This one is a love story.

I’m so fucking glad I got to write a whole new ending.

The End