by Natasha Boyd
You are my star, I wrote, I’d follow you anywhere.
There were still pages left to fill at some point. I hadn’t even put in my first experience with snow.
The room was deathly quiet, and I realized Jeff and Charlotte had left. Jack was still holding the book, his knuckles now white, and staring at the last page so I couldn’t see the expression on his face.
Shit.
Heart pounding with terror, I swallowed some moisture back into my mouth and slid off the couch to kneel in front of him. “Please say something.” I was barely able to form words.
“I can’t,” Jack whispered, still staring at the book. Then he carefully closed it and moved it off his lap next to him. His Adam’s apple bobbed roughly in his throat and his nostrils flared. A pulse beat visibly at his temple, and I realized he was trying to compose himself. He raised his face and his eyes were vivid and full, the green sparkling to depths I’d never seen. It was wonder, it was love, it was a thousand things I couldn’t name.
He reached out and took my face in his warm rough hands. “You,” Jack said on a choked up whisper, shaking his head slightly. Moments passed where we looked into each other, and he didn’t say anything more. Then his thumb brushed over my lips. “You,” he said finally, “make… every… single… thing in my world beautiful.”
And then he kissed me.
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The first people I wish to thank are my readers without whom this novella would never have been possible. You fell in love with Jack, just like I did. Your messages, your encouragement and your support continue to mean so much to me everyday; on the best days and especially the difficult days.
Thank you to my Assistant, Julie Burke, who has the thankless task of trying to keep me organized (so if you ordered or won a book, requested a turtle tattoo, or just needed an answer for something – and got it? Chances are Julie reminded me). The list goes on though: teasers? She made them. Facebook banners? Yep. Inside scoop on Clare and Jamie/ #SamCat? Yep. Staying up until 2 am to watch The Wedding Episode with me? She’s awesome. AND she’s an incredible person to boot. Thank you, Julie.
And Lisa Wilhelm, my wonderful friend, supporter and Natasha Boyd’s Reader Group admin (along with Julie), purveyor of color-coded candy, and supplies (all in my favorite color). You’re amazing. I’m so lucky to know you. Thank you for everything you do.
Judy Roth, my editor, who always makes my work shine. And Dave and Al, who are hard task masters and bring out my best. Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week. I miss seeing you both face to face.
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Also by Natasha Boyd
Eversea (Eversea #1)
Forever, Jack (Eversea #2)
Deep Blue Eternity