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Heidi
“Jesus, Landon,” I whispered, crumbling at his words.
I had been so busy being drunk and frustrated and freaking jealous that I wasn’t able to see past my own ego. I didn’t know what had happened at that dinner with Miranda. I only had worst-case scenarios running through my head even though I’d told him to go. Or maybe because I’d told him to go.
When I wanted to tell him to stay.
Stay.
Just stay with me.
Don’t give in to her.
Don’t listen to her.
Please, God, don’t f**k this up.
Landon bridged the short distance between us and placed a soft kiss on my lips. The fire extinguished out of me in a rush. I melted into him, throwing my arms around his neck.
“I’m so glad you’re here,” I whispered.
“Me, too, firecracker. Me, too.”
I laughed. That goddamn nickname.
“Can we
