Chapter 207

Harley

This time, I smile as I clean up the cuts on Bishop's face. I've never been more proud of the man who sits on the chair in front of me. Standing up to his greatest fear and not backing down when things got tough. "I love you."

"I love you, too."

It comes out all gruff because he can barely move his lips. Leaning forward, I gently kiss his lips. "I'm glad it didn't fuck up this pretty face."

"You're the only one who thinks my face is pretty."

I giggle. "That's a lie. You know there are women who come into the shop wanting to talk to you and they do their best to get your attention. It happened last week."

"I don't remember that."

"Of course you don't. You only have eyes for me." I give him a smart-ass answer.

"I do." He smirks.

"I'm proud of you," I whisper. "You confronted your fears."

"Even the ones I didn't know I had," he admits, leaning a little further into my touch.

"Oh? I'm all ears if you'd like to talk about it?"

He sighs. "Normally I'd say no, but I want to be more o