And nowhere in my response is there a no. "I suppose that depends on how we both view it. But I want you to think about it, Mona. I've never felt this way about anyone else. And when I see Ryan or Mr Smith look at you, it's the same way I feel." I frown, not making any sense of that. "You're probably going to want to stop calling him Mr Smith at some point." "Is that the only thing you can think of saying?" He chuckles. "It's the only real thing I can process right now," I admit. "All right. Promise me you'll think about it?" he asks. "Promise me you'll call him Thomas and not Mr Smith next time?" I throw back. "I will." Caspian gets to his feet and leans in to kiss me on the cheek. I close my eyes, savouring the contact between the two of us. I've missed him more than I want to adm

