Page 134 of Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts 1)
She takes it in her hand and looks into my eyes. “It reminds me of you.”
Taking a breath, I think about my next words. Terrified about the risk I’m about to take, but knowing I have to. “Destiny, my heart fell in love with you before I knew how to love.”
Her brows squeeze together as her watery eyes search mine.
“You taught me how to love.” I shake my head. “You showed me what it looks like, what it feels like. You woke up a part of me I’d closed off long ago.” I pause. “These last few weeks have been torture with you not talking to me. I almost gave up, thinking it was best if I left you alone. I never saw you coming and I wasn’t prepared for you. But sometimes love finds you when you least expect it. And if you’re with Henry now —” I point to the door.
“You were here?”
“Yes. I saw a man leave here. I’m guessing it was Henry. If you’re with him and he makes you feel the way you feel when you’re with me and he makes you happy, I’ll walk out your door and never bother you again.” Closing the gap between us, I gaze into her eyes. “But I’m not leaving here without you knowing how I feel. The song I wrote for you? It’s not just a song. Youarethe blood coursing through my veins. Youarethe breath in my lungs that gives me life.” I pause, pressing my lips together. “I know this is going to sound crazy, but I think my dad sent you to me somehow. To save me.” I shake my head gently. “I don’t want to live without you. You know that saying you told me? I want you in my life for a lifetime.Youare my destiny. You’ve captured my heart and I’m in love with you.”
Tears spill over her lashes as she reaches her arms around my neck, drawing my forehead to touch hers. Squeezing her eyes, more tears release.
She opens her eyes and looks into mine. “I’ve been falling in love with you since you rescued me from those jerks in the club the night of my birthday.”
I pick her up in my arms and she wraps her legs around my waist. Cradling her body in my arms, I claim her mouth with mine, overflowing with love.
