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Chapter 26: The Honeymoon Phase
Montana
Nestled in the warmth of our king-sized bed, Carson cuddles my back against his front for several long moments as we talk.
Tonight, I pull away, lying on my side to face him. The pale moonlight allows me to see his face. Too many thoughts clog my mind.
What if we have no sexual chemistry in the bedroom, or if we’re not compatible sexually? Will our marriage and friendship end? What if he has terrible habits that I can’t bear? What will happen if I want to go back to college or start my career in Des Moines? What if his writer’s block returns? What if I snore?
“What’s going on in there?” Carson taps my forehead before tucking hair behind my ear.
“There’s still so much we don’t know about each other,” I admit. It’s not a lie. I’m summing up all of my concerns.
He nods. “Let’s remedy that now.”
I scrunch my face, unsure what he means. How can we remedy it now?
“Do you have any al
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