Chapter 66

Blaze

"You asked me once why I do what I do and I told you it was because I just like to help people. I haven't been totally honest with you, and I feel like I need to be. If we're going to go headlong into this 'new' relationship of ours, then it needs to be with the truth being shared between the two of us."

I have his attention now. "Nothing's going to change how I feel about you. I understand why you love your profession and I support you totally in it. This isn't going to be a problem between us again, Blaze. I swear."

I take his hand in mine, relishing the energy and comfort I take from the simple touch. "No, I know, but I still want to be completely honest and more than anything I feel like it's time. I've never told another person this story," I admit. I do my best not to think about this part of my life.

"Now you're starting to scare me," he lets go of my hand and palms the back of my neck, bringing my gaze level with his. "But if I'm the person you've decided to trus