Chapter 68

• "Ethan," she called softly, her voice carrying a tone that made him look back in surprise. She heard the odd note in her voice, the tremor of vulnerability. "I think..." But she hesitated. It felt too early to disclose such intense feelings, especially in the midst of intimacy. What if he didn't reciprocate? After all, their relationship had only recently become official.
• "Is something wrong?" he asked, lying back down beside her. The condom still lay in its wrapper in his hand, the other gently caressing her skin, eyes locked intently on hers.
• "Nothing's wrong, I just..." She took a deep breath, deciding on a different conversation. "I think we don't need a condom."