‘We all do,’ she said.
‘But not like him.’
‘That's probably true.’ Though it hadn’t stopped him from trying and succeeding, in getting her to sleep with him. ‘I’d better go, Edward. My father is probably expecting me.’
He nodded. ‘He said he would wait up.’
When she arrived home, the light was still on in the main room. She hesitated at the front door, looking uncertainly at Edward.
‘Would you prefer going inside by yourself?’ he asked.
She smiled, relieved he understood. ‘Yes, please. Thank you, Edward.’ He had been so kind to her through everything, and she hadn’t didn't want to have to tell him she wanted to face everyone privately. Reaching up on her tiptoes, she kissed him gently on the lips. ‘I think I love you,’ she whispered.
He touched her cheek gently with the tips of h
