Page 47 of Family Forever
Cole piped in, suggesting that she put it on.
Her fingers trembled as she worked to get it out of the box. After a few tries, she finally managed to free the necklace and slipped her hands up and around her neck, but she struggled with the clasp.
“Don’t just sit there, Dylan, help her with it,” Cole urged from the chair across the room.
When Dylan looked away from him he smiled and winked at her. He meant well, but he was pushing both her and Dylan out of their comfort zones.
Dylan took the necklace from her, and she edged forward on the couch, turning her back toward him. He reached around her, an arm on both sides of her as he draped the necklace in front of her. She gathered her hair into her hand to get it out of his way so he could fasten the clasp. Between the light brush of his warm breath washing over her and the touch of his fingers as they skimmed against her neck as he fastened the necklace around her, she thought she might pass out from the extreme exhilaration coursing through her veins.
She let go of her hair, sat back, and looked down at the beautiful ruby hanging from the chain around her neck. After catching her breath, she shifted her gaze to him. “It’s beautiful, really beautiful. Thank you.” Searching his gaze, she looked for any sign she should take things to the next level, hug him, or perhaps kiss him. Disappointment rippled through her as reservation passed through his eyes, letting her know he wasn’t ready.
Though she was getting tired of waiting, she reminded herself that good things come to those who wait, and that timing is everything. Yet, the selfish side of her reconsidered going along with Cole’s plan to give Dylan a little push in her direction. But what if it backfired. Was she willing to risk Dylan for instant gratification?
