(JOY)
HOSEA didn’t respond to my kiss. Instead, his whole body jolted as if he got struck by lightning. He was obviously caught off guard. I didn’t let that deter me. I continued to kiss him softly, letting him feel how much he means to me. I want him to know that he was the most important to me and no matter how hurtful his parents were, that will never change.
Suddenly his hands went to my cheeks and slightly pulled away from my kiss. I gasped when he pinned me with a hard stare. “What are you doing?” he whispered through gritted teeth.
“I want you,” I uttered. “I don’t want you to be angry and in pain. I just… I don’t know how to make you feel better, Hosea. I know that words are not enough. I know that a simple touch will not calm the storm raging inside you. I just want… I want t
