I grinned at his begrudging confession.
“I appreciate that,” I told him. “That’s awfully mature of you.”
“Yeah, well, what can I say? I’m a very mature, amazing person. You’re lucky to have me as your best friend.”
I laughed and nodded. “Yes, I am. No arguments there.”
Jason grinned. “All right, well, I think my work is done here. I should get back to my loving wife if people will let me near her. Talk later.”
“Good luck.”
Jason maneuvered his way back into the crowd, and I took a moment to consider everything he’d said. Sam wanted me, but she was scared, that much was clear. I couldn’t let her retreat from what was happening between us because of fear, though. I had to convince her that we were meant to be with each other, despite everything else happening around us.
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