Page 62 of Falling for Brody

Relieved, she let out a breath.

"And I shouldn't tell you that I think you're beautiful."

Her next breath caught in her lungs. "Brody."

"You are a beautiful woman, Rhea."

She turned her back to the door and took a step back to put some space between them but stopped short when her back hit the door frame. Brody stepped in, his hands dropping to her shoulders. "Would you be okay if I kissed you?"

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"Wouldyou be okay if I kissed you?"

He saw her reaction. Several emotions crossed her face, but she didn't say a word.

She didn't move either.

And her eyes?

Those beautiful brown eyes?

They lowered to his lips and shit. That's all he needed as an answer.

He held her still by her shoulders and stepped in. He covered her lips with his, holding back the intensity that he felt, but he didn't want her to run.

He wanted her to enjoy it.

And when he lifted his lips from hers, she leaned into him, and he kissed her again.

Gentle.

Tender.

He felt her breathe into the kiss and part her lips.

He barely held back a smile as he pulled away.

He just kept his gaze on her face, looking for any hesitation.

All he saw was a curious kind of look and what he hoped might be a little wonder.

"So?"

Her brows raised and she blinked at him. "Hmm?"

"Am I handsome, again?"

She leaned back against the door frame and sighed. "You were always handsome. I just... I couldn't think about it."

"Because of my sister?"

"Well, that was part of it."

"And the rest?"

"Because, I'm working with you. We're workingtogether."

"Okay."

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