Chapter 17 Jenna Each one of Reed’s breaths falls softly against the back of my shoulder as he holds me loosely in his strong arms. I fall into the deepest and best sleep I’ve ever had, and it’s all because of him. With the love we made, I know I have to tell my parents about him and face his own parents. The fact is, I’d face anyone and let them know I am with this man. I feel like he’s a part of me now. And it makes no sense. That was the first time we made love and I’m ready to marry the man. I’m ready to get on to building a life and family with this man. Everyone we know is going to freak out and tell us we’re moving way too fast. But the fact is, we’ve had this thing simmering just beneath our surfaces for many years. A chill runs through my body as Rod’s face makes a brief app

