Chapter 20
ALEX
Two days. That’s it. But it might as well have been an eternity since Elijah spent the night in my bed—since he made love to me—since I realized I fell in love with him.
I wanted so badly to say it aloud, to let him hear those three simple words: I love you.
They hovered on the edge of my tongue, teasing me, only to dissolve between his plush lips every time he kissed me senseless.
And maybe I was afraid. Afraid of what saying them might change, or what it might mean for us.
But the truth is undeniable now. I’ve fallen in love with him.
My feelings for Elijah have been growing steadily, deepening with every day spent by his side.
I can’t wait to see how happy Ana will be for us.
There’s something beautiful about how naturally she accepts her dads’ sexuality.
It’s just part of her world. Her genuine openness to the LGBTQIA+ community is what I love about her.
Emilee will be thrilled too. I’m sure of it. She adores Elijah, and she absolutely looks up to Ana. She mirrors her openness, her kindness, the way she embraces everyone, gay or straight. That kind of acceptance is already in her heart.
I’ve got to tell Elijah that I love him. Emilee will be home from Spain in three days, so this is my window—my chance to finally say what I’ve been holding in.
I know he loves me too. I can feel it in the way he looks at me, touches me… waits for me. I’m pretty sure he’s been waiting for me to say it first. And honestly, I don’t blame him. My emotions have been all over the place since the day we first met.
But now? I’m sure. I’m one hundred percent all in.
An idea starts to take shape.
I’ll surprise him. Yes, that’s what I’ll do. I’ll tell him tonight—tell him I want to be with him, only him… and that I love him.
God, I can’t wait.