Chapter 20
After our shower, Max and I cuddled on my bed. I couldn’t imagine a better start to the New Year, even if we were surrounded by boxes and I was about to be homeless for a month. I had Max and I knew the year would be everything I’d ever imagined. I would have someone there for me again, someone who turned to me first. Someone who would always put my needs first. Someone who love me.
“Tell me about your family,” Max prompted as we cuddled. I’d mentioned them briefly, but I’d never gone into much detail. It was time to tell him everything.
“You know I was raised by my Grams, right?” He nodded. “Well, I never told you why.”
Max covered my hand with his and pulled it to his lips. He kissed my hand and the top of my head as I snuggled deeper against his chest. “Nothing is going t
