Chapter 23
Two weeks later my period arrived right on time. I texted Connor that morning to come in when he brought breakfast, which he still did every day. We hadn’t used the words I love you yet, but we tiptoed around it. A lot.
I got up a little early so I could shower and get dressed before Connor arrived. I was just heading downstairs when I heard the knock on my door.
“Hey,” I said as I opened the door. It was still cold outside, perhaps even worse in late February than January had been. The chilly air teased the thin sweater I was wearing and made me shiver. Or maybe that was the sight of Connor… scruffy face, sleepy eyes, disheveled hair, black long sleeved shirt, jeans, and black boots. He looked insanely sexy.
He wrapped me in a hug as he stepped inside, kicking the door clos
