I‘m not even aware he left the wall until his warm, broad hands are holding either side of my face, and I slide my gaze up to find him stooped in front of me on his knees. “That's not what I’m saying at all-”
“Either way,” I cut him off with a shake of my head. “You kept your end of the deal tonight. More than I anticipated. While I‘ve done a s**t job of keeping mine in return, instead of accepting it and appreciating what you have given me. But I would like to rectify that and start now.”
He blinks, shocked, then shakes his head- a crooked smile tugging on his mouth. “You never cease to amaze me and keep me on my toes. Every time I’m sure I know how you‘re going to respond or I‘m sure you can’t surprise me anymore, you prove me wrong and completely blow my mi-”
When he stills and sto
