Chapter 52
The contact hurt, but the tension was beginning to ease.
Grant stopped. “I’m serious.”
“Okay.” He sat on the bed, kicking off his shoes while he watched Grant walk to the door. Inside, Grant was stronger than him in a lot of ways. Even if Agent Squires caught up with them, he suspected Grant would still be collected and optimistic. The beauty inside Grant comforted Merrick. He’d needed Grant in his life more than he’d let himself admit.
Grant smiled at him before he turned off the light. “Are you going to lie down?”
“Yes.”
Grant returned to him, then put his hands on Merrick’s shoulders.
“I do love you.”
“I know.” Grant kissed him. “I love you, too.”23