Appealing To His Gaze
He exhaled slowly.
“Alright. Then here’s what I’m giving you. Three months. You can take that time to figure out what you want, who you want, and what kind of relationship you’re looking for. But I’m not going to stay in the background indefinitely. At the end of these months, you’re going to have to decide. Because I won’t let myself get dragged through something that leaves me unsure of where I stand with you.”My throat tightened.
"Three months. Alright. I can agree to that. And I appreciate you giving me that opportunity. I don't want to lose you, Marcus. I mean that as clearly as I can say it." Marcus leaned back, expression softening a little.