"That was so f*****g good," he said, rising on his elbows to look at me.
He brushed hair away from my face and kissed me, his lips continuing to communicate the passion he'd just expressed with his words.
"My love," he said. "Are you okay?"
I looked into his eyes, feeling his warmth still on me, encircling me, protecting me.
"My heart may explode with happiness," I said. "But otherwise, I'm okay."
He smiled, still stroking my face and looking into my eyes. "I've been such an i***t. I knew with every molecule in my body that this was right. I'm sorry I put you through all my uncertainty, Elena."
"It was worth the wait," I said, raising and hand and brushing my fingers across his jaw.
"So you're okay if I stay here tonight?" he asked, smiling.
"I insist," I said, wrapping my arm
