Page 123 of Burned

“I would do anything for you.”

She knew that. He moved his head so he could kiss her palm. The moment was something she would remember for the rest of her life. This acceptance. He never told her not to be anything but herself.

“Let’s get going,” he said, waiting for her to slip into the car.

He shut her door, then hurried around the car to take his place in the driver’s seat. He started up the car, and she realized there was something he never pushed her on. And she was ready to share it with him, finally able to talk about it.

“I would like to tell you about my mother and brother.”

He paused and looked at her. His blue eyes blazed with intent. “I would like that. A lot.”

She smiled as he held his hand out. As always, these days, she slipped her hand into his. With him, she could face anything, even the pain of losing her mother and Adam. Together, she knew they could face anything.