Whatever had happened between them was definitely not one-sided. If ever he needed a confirmation, there it was. A heartbeat later, a light blush stole into her cheeks, but she didn’t move, didn’t say a word.Įverything inside of him ground to a halt, his mind twisting off in another direction. Before dying, her grandmother shared a secret with Kyle. Kyle has falling in love with Ceci, a girl he has known for 20 years, since he was 10 and she was 7. A romantic girl next door story of love and devotion. She stared for a fraction of a second too long, heat and curiosity blazed in her eyes. Posted in Contemporary by kathyisareader 5 STARS. He turned to find her directly behind him. “Ever think maybe I wanted to kiss you?” The words left his mouth on a hoarse whisper, and God help him, a desperate need to see her eyes seized him. You blow hot and cold, do you know that? I know desire when I see it, yet you just keep walking away.” “You can’t just do something like that and walk away and expect me not to question it. His answer sat on the tip of his tongue, but the voice of reason sounded in his head. He didn’t wait for a response but strode toward the yard. He flashed her a smile he knew had to look as phony as it felt. Half afraid he’d lose his mind and do something else he’d regret, like pull her into his arms and show her why he’d kissed her, he shot to his feet. Why hadn’t he expected her to ask that? But he couldn’t answer it. Panic curled through him, sending his pulse pounding into his rib cage.

For a moment, she stared, her eyes searching his, then she straightened her shoulders.

Risking It All by J.M. Stewart