Chapter 230: Making a Move, Part 3

"I love you," I said, licking my lips. "And I miss you like crazy."

His expression softened. "I miss you, too."

I swallowed hard. That was a start. "Do you still love me?" My voice trembled, but I refused to let myself look away.

"I will always love you, Chloe." He shifted closer and took my face into his hands. "Please don't ever forget that. No matter what happens."

"Then don't give up on us," I whispered. "Whatever Isach did, it didn't break the bond completely, but it did lessen it. Even you said the marks had faded, and I haven't dreamt of Jax in weeks, so maybe if Isach did it again. . ."

Trent crushed his mouth over mine, and I welcomed his kiss without hesitation. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I pressed closer. His kiss was demanding and desperate, and it said everything he hadn't. He didn't want to be without me any more than I wanted to be without him. All I had to do was convince him he could trust me, that we could get through this together.