His Secret

63. Adrian

CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE

ADRIAN

“Are you kidding?” I ask.

He eyes me with trepidation, giving me a slight shake of his head like he’s confused.

“You think I still have things to sift through?” I put my hand on the side of his face, my fingers at the back of his head. “I’ve told my family about you. I told Charlotte about you. I’m getting a divorce.” I huff out a breath. “Being out to them has lifted a weight from my shoulders, and one that needed to be removed a long time ago, but…” I pause, my thumb brushing against the side of his face. “But being with you.” I let loose a sigh. “Matías, being with you feels like freedom. Like home. Like a warm blanket on a cold night.” I shake my head, unsure there are even enough words to express how I feel. “Being with you makes me feel like I’m invincible. Like nothing could ever happen that we wouldn’t find our way back from. We’re inevitable.”

He leans in close, pressing his lips to mine in a firm kiss that lasts several seconds.

Our foreheads connect and he brushes his nose against mine .

“I love you, too,” I whisper against his lips. “Did you ever think I didn’t? You are the love of my life.”

His lips land on mine again, this time followed by his tongue plunging into my mouth as he releases a moan.

He pulls away briefly. “So, no need to test the waters?” he questions.

I inhale. “Don’t bring it up again.”

He chuckles lightly. “Okay.” Easing back, he looks in my eyes. “And you're mostly out.”

“I’m out to anyone I was ever worried about being out to. I don’t need to call up any friends or anything,” I say with a chuckle.

He chews on his bottom lip. “Work,” he says simply. “We’d have to tell HR.”

I nod. “That’s fine.”

“But also, I’ve been having conversations with the VP. It’s what I wanted to talk to you about. I just became the director six months ago, so I have a while in this role before I can move up, but he’s been talking to me about an opening at another company that might allow for a faster promotion. It’s still in software development.”

“Is it still local?” I ask quickly, afraid he’s about to pull the rug out from under me.

“It is. Fairly,” he says with a shrug. “About thirty minutes away.”

I release a breath. “Okay. That’s good.”

“It won’t happen for a little while.”

“So we still have time to sneak around in your office?” I question with a grin.

He laughs. “Definitely.”

“Good.”

“We still have a few things to discuss, but for now, let’s enjoy the rest of the night. We don’t check out until tomorrow afternoon.”

“Ooh. Plenty of time to try other things,” I say, wiggling my brows.

He grins. “Let’s test out this jacuzzi tub first.”

“Sounds good.”

Matías stares at me for a few seconds. “I love you.”

I touch his cheek. “I love you .