Before arriving, I had promised myself I’d give him the truth, no matter how terrifying. “I do feel it,” I confided softly. “And I want you to know that I forgive you for what happened. Now that I know your reasons, I understand why you did what you did. We were both at fault—too many secrets coming between us.” Nico’s gaze grew more intense as he scooted even closer to me, our legs touching. “And I hope you know that I don’t give a f**k if you want to paint forgeries. Actually, I think it’s sexy as hell.” His fingers trailed down my arm, then came back up to lift the chain around my neck and reveal the Eiffel Tower pendant. “You can’t imagine how happy it makes me that you still wear it.” “It’s the best gift I’ve ever received. Even when you broke my heart, I never took it off.” “You’re t
