Page 32 of Too Enchanting

Wow, I really like that … him looking out for me.

“I will,” I promised.

We kissed again at the door, and then he left. I turned around and let out a small squeal, not wanting him to hear from outside, then walked into the gallery, my eyes falling to the blanket.

I couldn’t help it; the sight of his makeshift picnic made my heart flutter with joy and I couldn’t stop myself from dancing a little jig and squealing again. Louder this time. I was spinning around, smiling and giddy, allowing myself a moment of silly girlishness before putting my work hat back on.

That’s when my eyes crash landed on Jed, who was standing in the foyer, a large grin on his face.

“Oh my God,” I cried, stopping so fast I almost fell over, my hand coming to cover my mouth.

“I forgot my keys,” Jed said apologetically, pointing to the blanket.

I looked down, eyes wide and hand still in place, and noticed the silver sheen of his keys. Quickly, I bent and picked them up and walked in a slow death march over to where he was standing, fighting back a grin.

Jed held out his large hand and I dropped the keys in his palm, utterly mortified. He bent and dropped a kiss on top of my head, then placed his finger under my chin and tilted my face up toward him.

“I had a great time, too,” he said simply, then winked and turned, leaving me alone in the gallery, where I expired on the spot.

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