Shawn retorted, "Don't you want to hear me say those three words?"

"Nope."

"Hmm?"

"Not now. I'll tell you later. Besides, I never forced you to say those three words before," Gale said.

Shawn pursed his lips. "I'll wait until you say it."

"Hey, Shawn!"

He was always a man of his word; he would surely stand his ground. How could she weasel her way out of this?

Gale could only say in a very soft voice, almost a whisper, "I love you."

As soon as she said that, Shawn responded, "Gale, I lov