Craving My Stepson
“As hard as it is for me, I know you’ve fallen in love with him. I know you do. I just need to know if you ever felt what I feel, but for me. Even a little.”
I closed my eyes. “You know I do.”
He exhaled shakily, then gave a small laugh. “Then at least I’m not crazy.”
“You are,” I said softly, smiling through my tears.
“Maybe,” he said again. “But only for you.”
I turned to face him fully.
“What has gotten over you? You talk like a poet,” I whispered.
He grinned faintly. “Maybe I am. You inspire terrible poetry.”
I laughed quietly, covering my face with my hand. “You’re ridiculous.”