Chapter 95

When I realized what I had asked, I felt my face light on fire. I wished I could just dig a hole to hide myself from the embarrassment. What was wrong with me? I never knew I could be this… needy! Ethan’s eyes landed on me with a bright glow in them. He looked a little surprised, but then a smile spread across his thin lips. He leaned down. “I would love to,” he said, but he didn’t fully release me from his hug to walk away. “However, I have something to show you before that.” His face was right next to mine. It was so close, and even though I had seen it so many times with my eyes—and in my dreams—I still couldn’t get over how perfect it was. “What is it?” I asked, biting my bottom lip as I eagerly awaited his answer. “It’s a surprise,” he said with a shake of his head. “You have to wait and see.” I couldn’t imagine the old Ethan putting together a surprise for anyone, much less just for me. “A surprise…” I echoed. “For me?” He nodded. “Only for you.” He took a step back and offered m