Gunner loosened his grip a little around Bree, and a slight bit of
disappointment appeared in his eyes. "First chance we get alone and all
you wanna do is talk? You're no fun tonight." He tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, just letting her lie on
his chest. Looking up into her eyes though, he knew better than to
tease too much. She really was worried.
Sighing deeply, he closed his eyes and let his head sink back into the
couch's throw pillow. He wasn't ready yet to talk about what was
bothering him. How could he be, when it was all still so muddled in his
own mind? Besides no one could help him anyway. It was his own
battle...whether he was losing or not. "Quit your worrying," he directed
softly. "I'm fine. Everything's fine. I just had a bad day is all."
His foot crept up her leg, then back down again before he opened just
one eye at her. "Your kisses help a lot in that department though...if
you have any more to spare before abandoning me for the night."
Reese's eyebrows rose and he looked quickly at Angelica. She'd taken
his suggestion seriously? Had he even meant it to be serious? Come to
think of it...it really didn't seem like such a bad idea.
Chad's words were so soothing...so captivating. Could Rosalyn trust
them? Could she, after all this, after all their letters and short time
together...could she still trust those words? What was holding her back?
Her father? Her own wisdom? Oh, but just to trust Chad and leave
caution behind...
With her hand under his, she could feel his heartbeat, and it
reminded her of their time under their apple tree. She had felt his
heartbeat then too. It hadn't changed. He was just as passionate tonight
as he had been then. Her own pulse raced as well.
Forgetting her inner battle, Rosalyn fell into Chad, wrapping her
arms around him and burying her face in his chest. Everything about
him...his strength...his voice...the way his touch felt...even the way
he smelled...It all gave her unexplainable tingles. Could she
be...falling in love? Was it real?