I blow out the candles and they all cheer. My eyes meet Julian’s across the table and he smiles softly.
I can’t wait to hold him in my arms after everyone has gone for the night.
It’s different now between us. Since he told me about his past and we had s*x in the house, he comes to my room every night, staying until he has to get up for work. I look forward to going to bed now because I get him to myself. Even the sound of him asleep beside me is soothing.
I’m in love with him.
It happened somewhere between the crazy hotel hook-ups and now, despite the serious persona he puts on to the world. I know what a tortured man he is, and yet the tenderness he gives me when we're alone melts my heart. Every damaged inch of him is perfect to me.
“Make a wish.” He smiles.
My eyes search his and
