“Love you. I think I fell in love with you that first night at Linc and Molly’s when you trusted me enough to tell me something you’ve never told anyone else. And every minute I’ve spent with you since then has only made me want more—of you and Simone.” He cupped her face and compelled her to look at him. “I’m not going anywhere as long as you want me here. I’ll figure out my work situation, whether it’s here or there or whatever. I worked my ass off for years in Boston, and I socked away a lot of money that I didn’t have time to spend. If you want me the way I want you, you’ve got me. I’m right here.”

“I still can’t believe this is happening.”

“Believe it. This has been the best week of my entire life, hands down, and all I want is more. If that’s what you want, too—”

She kissed him. “Yes, it’s what I want. You’re what I want. I love you, too. How could I not love you after this incredible week we’ve spent together and how amazing you are with Simone?”

Hearing she loved him was the greatest gift he’d ever been given. “Promise me you won’t worry about how it’s going to work. Everything’s going to be fine.”

“I’ll try not to worry.”

Grayson could tell he took her by surprise when he stood with her in his arms and headed for her room. He’d waited forever to find a woman who looked at him the way she did, as if he’d single-handedly hung the moon just for her. He laid her on the bed and came down on top of her.

She welcomed him into her embrace by wrapping her arms and legs around him. “Grayson…”

“What, sweetheart?”

“Tell me again. Tell me this is real, and I’m not dreaming.”

“You’re not dreaming. It’s so real, and I love you.” He kissed her with all the love and desire and passion he felt for her, wanting to reassure her that she truly had nothing to worry about where he was concerned. Was it too soon for words of love and commitment? Probably, but with so much at stake for both of them, he didn’t see the need to hold back. What had Linc and Molly said about knowing the first day they met that they were going to change each other’s life? The same was true for him and Emma.