Step into love

Between Fea

nread. Every few minutes, her mind betrayed her, wandering back to him. She could still feel the ghost of his p

she leaned back against the pillows to debate how much longer she

e. Her heart jumped, then ran. She straight

e as he did, leaning against the doorframe in that

a casual smile off h

vice," though his tone made it seem like an excuse. Ava's skin prickled as he

?" she managed, keep

ed up at her-a glint of mischief dancing in his eyes that skittered

hin her. Ava swallowed as her throat went dry. "I... I think you'r

nd she felt herself drown in their gaze, the room around them fading until there

o near hers, almost touching. She was acutely aware of that little space i

sper. She looked up, meeting his gaze. He appea

ak, words refusing to come. She was torn between fear of what crossi

above a whisper. Pulling her hand from his, she rose to her

he nodded, easing back onto her bed, watching her

the unyielding pulse pounded against her rib cage. She didn't know how much longer she