Chapter 18
Sam
I couldn't tell how much time had passed since I’d slumped on Nate's chest, but I never wanted to move from that position again. My cheek rested on his shoulder, as his hands slowly and tenderly slid up and down my back. My heartbeat slowly calmed, and I felt weak and at the same time more alive than ever before. I’d done it. I’d lost my virginity. And it had been wonderful. I knew it would never have been like that with Paul. Nate might have a lot of faults, but there was no denying that he was a good lover. And how gentle and patient he’d been. Yes, when he’d penetrated me, it had felt uncomfortable to suddenly be stretched like that. And when he broke through the barrier, it had hurt like hell. But after that, it had just been incredibly beautiful. I knew he’d been hold
