*Nigel’s POV*

I stared at the breakfast menu, thinking about last night. I did it. I pushed past my beliefs about relationships falling apart when labels are attached to them and committed to Sophie. We planned on keeping our relationship a secret, but I hoped last night's surprise reassured her of how committed I was to her.

Her smile could light up the whole room. Her laughter could make even my most challenging days feel lighter. Her smell was ...