Like right now. Adrian came around to her side and said quietly, "Molly Hale, I come back after two years and you can't even be bothered to make it feel like a moment."

Even guys needed that.

Molly got out of the car, hesitated, then slowly stepped forward and hugged him.

His arms came around her immediately. Her face pressed into a solid chest, one large hand resting at the back of her head, gentle and easy, like petting something small. His voice above her was warm ...