After settling things with Dominic, I felt a weight lift off my chest. The relief was overwhelming, but underneath it was something else - a realization that scared and thrilled me at the same time.

I really am falling for him, I admitted to myself as I packed my hockey gear that evening. That's why I cared so much about what he thought of the phone call. That's why his opinion matters to me now.

The thought was both wonderful and terrifying. A few months ago, I would have done anything ...