That is so cruel how you left us hanging! I can't wait for the next part! I just have to say I stayed up all night reading this story!(and I still had to go to work this morning. Lol) I hung onto every word. It was so good, I couldn't look away! I absolutely love your writing style and how real and relatable you have made your characters.

Val you are making a mistake you have feelings for Henry but you don't believe that he does.  You are going to get hurt and it will be because you are stupid.  Henry put it on her!

Don't leave me in limbo like this!!!

Aaah! They make so much sense then don't make any sense all at once. I think they have the power to make or break each other had I think it's going to happen both ways pain and pleasure. Henry's so alpha male it's sexy! Valerie's a rare gem and so is Henry. I can't wait till you update!

Good for her I think but if and when he doesn't call again it's going to hurt. What was sad to me is she didn't know he had a place there. Shows you a little disconnect.  I do understand why she is enjoying the moment. ...

I've been reading this story, and haven't reviewed. With this last chapter, I decide to remedy that.

When I first began reading, I was entirely too uncomfortable with Valerie's crippling insecurity. A lot of her feelings and actions, and way of existing in the world reflect my own too closely. When I read, I want to escape. Not be reminded of my own failings. I want to pretend that I am somone else.

But there was something here that kept me reading, and so was utterly delighted once introduced to the character of Henry. He is a a complex puzzle wrapped up in a very appealing package. Your description of him reminds me of the actor Benedict Cumberbatch. Seemingly complex. Oddly beautiful. Intelligent. Charming. Extremely giving, though quite capable of being closed off and secretive. (I don't know the man, this is just guess work)

And the more I read, the less peturbed I am with Valerie.

This last chapter was perfect. Not overly sexual, but still sexy. Getting to Henry's character more deeply so that we could better understand his motives and intentions was just what we as readers needed at this point.

And Valerie is FINALLY starting to trust herself. I cannot wait to see what happens next (though I have a good idea).

Great update.  I think Henry is just scared because he knows that once he has her, he won't be able to let her go.