Page 86 of Vince
Sydney
HearingVince tell his story pulled at my heartstrings. I knew that he’d been through something, but it’s unfathomable to believe he’d lost both of his parents in one day. I’m in awe of both him and Vanessa. What they’ve done to survive is incredible.
Holy hell, is it possible to fall even harder for him?
I reach for his face and brush my thumb along his cheek. His stubble is thicker from last night but still just as sexy as ever. Wanting to show him just how much he means to me, I guide his face close to mine.
With our lips inches apart, his eyes remain on mine, as if he’s testing to see if I’m the one who’s okay. I’m not the one who just had to relive a horrific experience. The fact he’s concerned about me warms my heart even more.
Leaning in, he slants his lips over mine. Unable to wait, I close the distance between us.
I feel his tension slip away as he kisses me back for all he’s worth.
This kiss isn’t about sexual tension or the need for more.
No—this kiss is about connecting, being open to one another and showing him how deep my feelings run. This wonderfully unselfish man who’s given up his plans to be there for his family. Vince puts other’s needs ahead of his own and will move heaven and earth to make all their dreams come true.
He’s driven, and I doubt there will ever come a challenge he won’t rise to the occasion for. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone sexier than Vincent Daniel Larson.
Unfortunately, when a car zooms past, causing the Jeep to shake, I’m brought back to reality.
Talk about getting carried away.
With my eyes never leaving Vince, I pull away, drawing in ragged breaths until they steady. His hazel eyes search mine as if they’re looking for something, though I’m not entirely certain what it could be.
“What?” I ask before I can stop myself.
His head shakes as if he’s clearing his thoughts. “I guess I keep waiting for you to scream and run away when I tell you something you don’t want to handle.” The fear in his features makes my heart break for him.
Who the hell has he been entrusting his secrets with?
The minute that thought fills my head, I know the answer… no one.
Oh, Vince.
Trying to bring some levity to the situation, I sigh heavily. “Uh… The only place I’m going is for a drive. What do you say we head out to the falls for a bit?”
His genuine smile makes my heart expand.
Don’t worry, Vince. I’ve got you.
It takes me a minute to resituate myself so I can drive.
I crank over the engine, put the Jeep in gear, and rev the engine to find the sweet spot with the clutch.
The Jeep lurches forward as the engine sputters and stalls.
“Shoot,” I mumble as embarrassment flows through me.
So much for being smooth.
My faux pas does the trick though. Glancing at Vince in mortification, I don’t miss that he’s doing everything he can to hold onto the laugh dying to escape. His hand covers his lips, and his eyes dance with joy.
Even though the joke’s on me, it feels so good to see him smile.
Clearing his throat, he reassures me, “It’s okay. Just take your time and try finding the sweet spot, again.”
Shaking off my nerves, I restart the Jeep.
