Chapter 77

"Say it again." I whispered timidly. I wasn't ever the type to need validation from a man, but just hearing him utter those words made my world tilt on it's axis in the most incredible way. "What? That I love you?" He asked slightly confused. I nodded while staring intently into his eyes; trying to find any form of deception as he spoke. "I love you Evangeline." He stated confidently before kissing the top of my head. "This should have been your first clue." He spoke while picking up my left hand and fumbling with the ring he'd given me. "Actually, no, that's a lie. The first clue was me not pursuing our argument and kicking you out after we'd finished having sex the first time. The second clue was me doing you a few favors even after our one night stand was done. The third was me taking your key without a second thought. After that, It was all downhill from there." He said through a happy laugh as a reminiscent look took over his face. I smiled as he retold t