Chapter 23
Bruce walks me back to the B&B. He stops me before I can walk in. I'm about to thank him for the lovely evening when he says, "I hope despite Dex's.... Interruptions... you still had a nice evening." I smile and place a hand on his chest. "I did. Thank you." I kiss his cheek, and he places his hands on my hips, and I step closer.
"I know he can be a bit much, but he means well." He says apologetically, and I can't help but roll my eyes. "Don't worry about him. Worry about us." I say with a playful smile. I feel the urgent need to convince him that I don't care what Dex says or does, that the only ones who matter are the two of us. I don't know who I need to convince more, him or me.
“I wasn’t aware that there was anything to worry about.” He responds, gently pulling me closer
