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I’ve been the subject of Harrison’s intention and intensity. He’s seduced me with his will, but this is new.
Every piece of tonight, every look he gives me, feels as if it’s without his typical agenda.
He’s not beating at my walls. Instead, he’s wearing them down, like season after season of rain and erosion. Relentless. Unstoppable.
I want to let him in because I’ve never had anyone love me like he has.
I’ve also never had anyone hurt me like he has, and as much as I want to believe he’s more committed to me than to his vengeance, a few gestures can’t make me forget months of aching for him.
I opt for paella because it feels like a crime to order tacos or sandwiches at this great restaurant.
“So, what do you have planned for these other anniversaries?” I can’t resist asking after the waiter takes our order.
“Not telling.”
Impatience tugs at me. “Not even one?”
“No. But I have them planned for a good long time.”
“Three years? Five?”
He shakes his head. “More. You’ll have to stay with me to find out.”
I’m stunned silent. We both know that’s longer than I’ve stuck around anywhere.
“But we’ll start small. Your birthday.”
“I have birthday plans.”
“As long as they include me.”
I take a long drink, eyeing him over the rim.
“Relationship isn’t all big gestures, Harrison. It’s the day-to-day.”
“Alright. Let’s talk about today.”
I stiffen, thinking he’s going to segue into Mischa, but he surprises me.
“Sebastian told me about the man he’s seeing.”
“He did?”
His gaze narrows. “You knew?”
“He tells me lots of things.”
Harrison frowns as if the idea of Ash is confiding in me disturbs him.
“He wants to be close to you.”
“That’s not why I’m bothered. It’s because he’s been able to contact you all year. He had this relationship with you I couldn’t have.”
“You could’ve,” I point out. “It was your choice to leave.”
“I thought it was for the best,” he says softly.
Our dinner comes, and the conversation shifts back to Ash. Harrison tells stories about them growing up. It’s clear he adored his little brother.
