“You know I can give you those things, Peyton,” Dale said. “And I do love you, even if you don’t think I do.”

     Peyton shrugged. “I think you believe you love me and you probably do in your own way, but it’s not enough for me anymore. I want what Brian and Cassie have. I want fireworks and passion and a love that makes your heart beat faster and your breath stall in your chest.”

     Dale scoffed. “That doesn’t exist Peyton. Nobody has that kind of love.”

     Peyton knew differently. Peyton had experienced it, as much of a fool as it made her to admit it. Finn had made her...