Outside Alex's office window, the world was not so bright and busy as it normally was. Streetlights alone lit up the darkness.
But in here, everything was different. His kiss on me broke down every barrier there was between us. Our unspoken deal wasn't a secret anymore – it was sealed by a kiss with a flavor of truth, desperation, and a scary but exciting future.
When he finally pulled back, he hardly stepped an inch or two away. His forehead was still touching mine, and I felt the warmth of his breath on my face. His eyes, usually sharp and piercing, were now gentleness personified and scouring mine.
"Olivia," he whispered. His voice rough and raspy. "I." He wasn't able to go any further. He didn't need to. I could feel the power of his confession, his wanting of me, hanging between u
