Page 32 of Sharing Shadow Secrets (High Five Novella #6)

I chuckle, not wanting, but needing, her to respect my wishes because if she doesn’t, I don’t think I have the willpower to stop her.

“I feel so content like this,” she says, her head resting on my chest. I squeeze her into me, agreeing. I love how she feels in my arms.

“Two more clients,” I whisper. “Then, we can do this all the time.”

“Two more,” she says, squeezing me. “I’ll be ready then.”

I look down, wanting to see her eyes, and she looks up at me.

“You want to be my girlfriend then?” I ask, hoping the answer is yes.

“Yes,” she says immediately, sounding sure.

I really want to kiss her.

“Last kiss until I’m your girlfriend,” she says, crawling up and pressing a deep kiss to my lips.

Breaking from the kiss, I hold her tight against my chest, playing with her hair. I want Taylor Williams to be my girlfriend. I love how I feel when I’m with her, and I love that I don’t feel anything negative when I’m not with her. She’s the right kind of girl for me.

“I’m patiently waiting to be your boyfriend,” I say into the silence.