Chapter Seventy-Six

Noah's Pov

My heart stopped beating after she said those words.

"W-what?" I stuttered, not believing my ears. She giggled at my expression and then placed a hand on my cheek, her eyes boring into mine.

"I love you, Noah."

My heart thundered in my chest. She loved me. I would have called this a dream if I didn't feel the intensity and love in her eyes as they bored into mine, and if the feel of her skin didn't increase my heart rate.

She was very real, and she was telling me she loved me.

"Say it again, please." I requested in a whisper. She placed a kiss on my forehead, "I," Then a kiss on the tip of my nose, "Love," then she hesitated before placing a soft kiss on my lips, "You."

She pulled away, pink blush staining her cheeks, I'm sorry, I didn't know if you would like that. I should have-" I cut off her rumbling by pulling her towards me and smashing my lips against her, parting them with my tongue.

She was startled at first, but then she relaxed, letting me explore her mouth wit