" She took a deep breath and leapt from the tallest obstacle on which she’d ever been perched. “I’m going to tell you something. I don’t expect a response.” She hesitated. “I love you.”

Trent closed his eyes. “Say that again,” he whispered.

“I love you, Trent.”

He found her gaze and stared deep inside. “Thank God.”

The edge of despair in his voice placed a smile on her face.

“I didn’t want to fall alone. I love you, Monica.” He held her face in his hand and said, “God, do I love you! "

― Catherine Bybee , Not Quite Enough (Not Quite, #3)