Page 2 of Sharing Her Heart

It wouldn’t be the first time she’d orgasmed listening to the voice of her favorite book narrators, but never in her car. She was dimly aware of the cars around her and wondered if anyone could tell what was happening when they looked at her. It was hard to care at that point.

Closing her legs tighter in an attempt to stave off the climax she could already feel growing deep in her core, she only ended up making the problem worse. Her body tensed, the heat building and building until with a soft, involuntary cry, she felt the release wash over her, leaving her breathless.

For a moment, everything blurred. Her hands still gripped the wheel, and the episode continued to play in the background as her body settled, but her heart raced. She blinked, slowly becoming aware of the road again, cars still moving steadily around her. Felicity let out a shaky breath, her face flushed with a mixture of disbelief and lingering pleasure.

She glanced at the road ahead, her body still tingling. She had never expected that. The traffic moved, and she drove her car forward, her heart racing from the unexpected moment. She turned up the AC, and the cool air helped calm her down some more, though the warmth from the story lingered.

Nathan’s and John’s voices remained steady, now guiding her back into the flow of the story as they wrapped up the chapter.

“As intense as that scene was,” Nathan said, his voice thoughtful, “you really get the sense that this relationship isn’t just about physical attraction. There’s something deeper even though they’re fighting it.”

“Absolutely,” John chimed in. “It’s about trust and vulnerability. She’s opening herself up in ways she didn’t even realize she needed. That kind of connection? It’s rare.”

Felicity smiled as she listened to them analyze the characters. It was one of her favorite things about the podcast—not just the readings but the way Nathan and John dissected the emotions and psychology behind the stories. It made the novels feel more real, like they were peeling back the layers of the characters to reveal something true about love and relationships.

The podcast continued as traffic moved faster, and she was moving freely down the road again, moving from romance novels to romance in general.Between the Linesdidn’t just talk about romance novels, but romance in general, giving their listeners dating and relationship advice and tips. They also told the best story, and Felicity found herself laughing several times as the episode continued.

“And now,” Nathan said as she approached her house, his voice lighter, “for the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Our giveaway contest!”

Felicity perked up, gripping the steering wheel a little tighter. She had been hoping they’d announce the details tonight.

“That’s right,” John added with a playful tone. “One lucky listener will win the opportunity to have dinner with us. We’ll fly you out to meet us and talk books over a nice meal.”

Felicity could hardly contain her excitement as she turned onto her street, her apartment building coming into view. She had been listening toBetween the Linesfor years, and the thought of meeting Nathan and John in person sent a thrill through her. She pulled into a parking space in front of her building but kept the car running, eager to hear the contest details.

“To win,” Nathan explained, “you need to answer a question about one of our episodes from last year. If you’ve been a loyal listener, this should be an easy one.”

John cleared his throat dramatically. “The question is: In the episode where we reviewedA Heart Divided, Nathan mentionedthat one of the chapters in the book reminded him of a scene in an ’80s movie. What scene is that and what chapter was it? Drop your answer in the comments on our social media page.”

Felicity’s mind raced.A Heart Divided—she remembered that episode vividly. She had been glued to it, especially the part where they discussed the heroine’s heart-wrenching decision.

“And remember,” Nathan added, “the winner will be chosen at random from those who answer correctly, so don’t stress too much. Just make sure you comment with the right answer on our social media pages.”

The answer came to her in a flash. She turned off the engine and grabbed her phone, already typing the answer as she headed into her apartment building. Her heart pounded with excitement as she hit send, not surprised to already see dozens of answers similar to hers. Crossing her fingers, she prayed she was the lucky one to win it this time. The idea of meeting Nathan and John, the voices she’d come to love over the years, felt surreal. It would be the best thing to happen to her all year. Maybe even all her life…

Two days later, Felicity was lounging on her couch grading papers when her phone buzzed. She glanced at it, assuming it was another notification about a sale or a group message from her friends. But then her eyes widened when she saw that it was a message from her Instagram page.

Her heart skipped a beat when she saw it was from theBetween the Linespage, and she quickly set aside the papers she was grading and grabbed her phone, swiping to open the notification. There, sitting in her inbox, was a message from the podcast’s official account. Her hands trembled slightly as she tapped on the message.

"Congratulations, Felicity! You’re the lucky winner of our dinner contest! We’re excited to meet you and spend an evening talking books, romance, and everything in between. We’ll be reaching out soon to coordinate details, but for now, feel free to celebrate! You’ve earned it! "

Felicity stared at the message, her heart pounding in disbelief. She blinked, reading it again just to make sure she wasn’t imagining things.

“I won…” she whispered to herself, her voice breathless. She actually won. They had chosen her out of all the people who must’ve entered. She couldn’t believe she was going to meet Nathan and John in person, the two voices that had brought her so much joy over the years.

She quickly snapped out of her daze and scrambled to reply.

"Oh my God, thank you so much! I’m beyond excited! I can’t wait to meet you guys! "

She hit send and fell back against the couch, hugging her phone to her chest as she stared at the ceiling, her mind already spinning with thoughts about the dinner. Would they be as charming in person? What would she wear? Would she be able to keep her cool when she finally met them face-to-face? There was so much to do and worry about, but she was too excited to care about any of that for now.

Chapter Two

Two weeks later, Felicity paced by her front door, glancing at her watch. The email said the car picking her up for dinner with Nathan and John would arrive at six o’clock. It was still a few minutes before six, but she couldn’t help but feel impatient. Impatient and anxious. She had spent the entire afternoon getting ready for dinner, even using one of her precious vacation days so she could miss work.

Her dress was new; a fitted navy blue dress that was elegant but not too formal. It hugged her figure just enough to boost her confidence, with a flattering neckline that dipped slightly into a soft V-shape. The dress had short sleeves, and the material shimmered subtly in the fading light. It was the most she’d spent on a single outfit in a long time, but it was worth it to Felicity. She hoped Nathan and John loved it.

To complete the look, she had chosen a simple pair of black heels with just enough height to make her feel poised but not so tall that she’d be uncomfortable. A pair of delicate silver earrings dangled from her ears, catching the light as she moved, and she’d pulled her hair into soft waves that cascaded down her shoulders, keeping her makeup light and natural with a hint of color on her lips. The email had simply said to dress for a fancydinner. She’d tried hard to strike the perfect balance between dressing elegantly and not looking like she had tried too hard.

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