When I realized what I had asked, I felt my face light on fire.

I wished I could just dig a hole to hide myself from the embarrassment.

What was wrong with me? I never knew I could be this… needy!

Ethan’s eyes landed on me with a bright glow in them. He looked a little surprised, but then a smile spread across his thin lips.

He leaned down. “I would love to,” he said, but he didn’t fully release me from his hug to walk away. “However, I have something to show you before that.”

His ...