Naomi couldn’t think of a single, solitary thing to say to that. Finally she said, “Why would you do that?”
“Are you kidding me?” Matt’s eyes were as gentle as she’d ever seen them. “Because you’re the most astonishing, giving, beautiful woman I’ve ever known. You’re worth waiting for.”
“I am?” she whispered.
“Yes. You are.” Lightly, he ran his finger over the curve of her cheekbone. “Don’t you know that?”
Mute, shocked, moved, she shook her head.
“Well, you should, and I’ll make sure to tell you that every day.”
“You still want to be with me? Even though I’m – I’m an alcoholic?”
“Yes,” he said simply.
Naomi felt tears starting again and she lowered her gaze. He knew what was happening, though, and he pulled her against him, holding her as she cried. His lips were in her hair, his
