He moved over to sit on the other end of my seat, and out of principal I turned my face away to look out the window as we drove through the city. He was silent for so long I was almost ready to give in and start asking questions when he said in a low voice full of emotion, “I had to get you alone so you would listen to me. I know you’re upset with me Taryn, and I completely understand why. I was wrong not to tell you who I was right from the beginning. I crossed a line by even exploring a relationship with you while I was on the job, but I’m not sorry for that. I know you didn’t believe me, but I meant it when I said my time with you was the highlight of my days. I haven’t had many reasons to smile in my life recently, and you’re like a breath of fresh air, Taryn. I honestly don’t know what I will do if you can’t forgive me. I need you. I need to see you and talk to you and touch you.” Okay, that got my attention. I turned to face him, and I felt an actual physical ache in my chest at the way he was looking at me. I didn’t know what to say and I felt frozen in place by his gaze. “I want to tell you about my life over the last few years, if that’s okay with you.” I nodded, still mesmerized by the depths of his dark eyes.
