“All of it,” I said finally, warmth buzzing low in my belly. Our long-distance relationship would work until it didn’t, and I’d go from there, but I couldn’t completely cut off contact with him. “That’ll give us a chance to really get to know each other.”

He took me in his arms. “I think that’s a great idea.”

“Me too.” I glanced up at him, waiting to see what he would do next. I wasn’t disappointed when he kissed me. Softly and ...