Chasing Shadows

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y from her and unlocked the door. It was dark inside the house. He put a hand on Hannah's shoulder and could feel her trembling. He flipped the light switch on and looked at her. She was te

y." Tyler spoke softly to her as he put a hand on her arm and felt

oped her in his arms and ran a hand down her back as he spoke soothing words to her. He surpr

't think about it. The gesture d

ments later. He could see the tears on her cheeks, he brought a hand up and brushed them off her cheeks as her ran his knuckles down them. She had

ink for fear of doing something he might regret. He suddenly felt very aware of her and couldn't miss the attraction he felt to her now. He leaned his head back against the couch and closed his eyes. Tyler's eyes quick

knuckles down her cheeks. Tyler smiled at her. The lights came back on suddenly. Hannah pulled away

ing for you as a mother to come home and find a strange guy alone in your house with your daughter. I'm sorry

r during her first week. It means a lot to her and I can't thank you enough. Would you like to

rker disappeared around the corner Tyler sa

assed. Tyler tipped her chin up and gazed into her eyes. He was surprised at the sudden rush o

ht. He quickly pushed the thought asid

er cheek. He quickly stopped himself and pulled his hands away. A heavy silence h

e about you?" Mrs