A Very Unexpected Midwestern Spring

I've loved Laura Gustafson since the moment I saw her twelve years ago. I've waited, I've been patient, and when she finally let me in on New Year's Eve, I thought we were starting our forever. Instead, she ran. Again. I know what we have is real-but how do I prove I'm not like the people who hurt her before?Levi walked into the bar and settled into my heart before I even realized it was happening. But loving someone that deeply? Terrifying. I've been burned enough times to know better than to trust forever. So when I finally gave in on New Year's Eve, I panicked by morning and pushed him away.Now we're trying again-slowly, carefully, with all the messy feelings I've spent years avoiding. And this time, there's no running. Because nine months from now, ready or not, Levi and I are going to be connected for the rest of our lives.