After spending the night with Troy, wrapped in his arms, I feel more connected to him than I already did. I might be losing my mind, but it almost feels like our souls are connected, like we have known each other our whole lives. It took a long time for me to go asleep, the closeness with Troy keeping my body on high alert. My skin sparked wherever he would touch it, my heart beat like that of a hummingbird’s, and pure excitement pumped through my veins. Part of me expected that more would happen between us, but apart from some passionate kissing, Troy was the perfect gentleman. Though my body may have been screaming for more, I appreciated the fact that Troy didn’t push me. Through my relationship with Jacob, he would often try to pressure me, no matter how much I told him that I was

