She looked up to face him.
Thorne blinked, clearly surprised.
“I mean, you already know her," Caroline explained. “But I want to present you as my boyfriend now. Officially."
Thorne didn't react like a man playing games. He reacted like a man who cared about what the word meant.
“Are you sure?" His voice was quiet.
Caroline nodded.
“Yes. I'm tired of hiding what I feel. And I want my mother to know I'm not alone."
Thorne was silent for a beat, his eyes warmed.
“I want it too."
Caroline smiled. “When we go back, I'll tell her and set up a meeting. Maybe a dinner?"
“Sounds great," Thorne said.
Caroline exhaled, half-laughing. “This is insane."
“So, I'm your boyfriend, huh?" Thorne pulled her closer again, and she let herself sink into him.
For the first time, she didn't pictu
