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I’ve spent six months avoiding that question.

Ten years avoiding the answer.

“Because I couldn’t stop loving you.”

Her lips part.

I step closer.

“Thought you’d hate me. Thought you’d moved on. Thought I was too fucked up to be what you needed.”

She shakes her head.

“You really are an idiot.”

I almost laugh.

“Yeah.”

“A spectacular idiot.”

“Established.”

“Possibly the biggest idiot in Colorado.”

“Keep talking, Pumpkin.”

She steps closer and cups my face.

“I never stopped loving you, Gray.”

My chest tightens.

I stare at her.

This stubborn, beautiful woman who keeps showing up even when I give her every reason not to.

Who sees the worst parts of me and refuses to look away.

I pull her against me.

“Then I’m done wasting time.”

Chapter 9

AUTUMN

Grayson Blackwood has spent ten years running from his past.

Tonight, he’s apparently decided to stop running.

And start taking his clothes off.

Which is an excellent development, as far as I’m concerned.

We’re barely through the front door of Blackwood Manor when he catches my hand and pulls me against him.

“Where do you think you’re going, Pumpkin?”