Page 56 of Satan's Son

“Addison. I get it, okay?” He was acting like it wasn’t a big deal but the flicker of hurt in his eyes when I didn’t say it back had slayed me.

“That’s just it, Ethan. You don’t get it.” He couldn’t understand because when it came down to it, I didn’t fully understand. “You took me by surprise.”

I just had to explain it to him the best way I can.

He opened his mouth, and I placed my hand over it.

“I died before I really got a chance to love anyone. Sure, I loved my dad but I’ve never loved…”Come on, Addison. Just keep speaking.I took a calming breath.

“I don’t really know what love is, Ethan. But I know that when you aren’t here, I feel lost. Then when I see you, my stomach twists into this unbearable knot and I get terrified because I don’t want to lose you. So, if love is insanity, then yes… I love you.”

One moment, I couldn’t find my voice and the next, I just couldn’t stop my feelings from tumbling out.

What do you call that?

He stared down at me blankly.

God, please tell me he didn’t just go deaf.

“You mean that?” He didn’t seem to want to believe me. Which was strange because moments ago, he went all broken-hearted on me.

I couldn’t help but smile at him. I stepped in closer and went up on my tippy-toes. “I love you.”

His stone-cold expression melted into a warm smile. I instantly knew he believed me.

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