“No hands,” I murmur breathlessly, “I’m too close, and I just want you.” I lock eyes with his and suddenly catch the flicker of doubt across his face. His focus moves across my body between us as his brain starts to take over. “Look right here at me.” I urge him. His eyes come back to my face. “Look at me, Jake, don’t stop looking at how much I love you and how much I need you in this way. I forgave you and need you to forgive yourself too if this will ever work.” I ...