Page 174 of Heartless
Understanding the underlying of my question, he nodded, and his lips twitched.“I’m not going to stop you.”
His gaze dropped to my mouth, and I felt myself drawing closer.Someone cleared their throat.I blinked and returned my attention to Erica.
“I’m a yet to be published writer, do I qualify?”
She smiled.“Of course.Yes.I’d love to have you.”
“Then, I’m in.”
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Jake
In the passenger seat, Sienna’s face was almost touching the glass of the window.“Look at this stelliferous sky.It’s like the whole Universe is smiling.And the mountains.They’re so noble.They make me feel small, but in a good way.”
“You’ll be in good hands with Erica.She’s a skilled hiker and she knows her shit.”
She sat back.“I trust her, and we’ll be in a group, so it’s bound to be fun.You were right about the Garretts.Blue-Eyed Garrett is a little more intense than Brown-Eyed Garrett but they’re both awesome and funny.And I liked Robbie too.”
There she was again.A pocket of pure air.“Have you ever met anyone you didn’t like?”
The corner of her gorgeous mouth twisted.“Mm.No.I don’t think so.Not at first anyway.”Her gaze dropped to her hands clutched in her lap, and her voice pitched to a whisper.“You’re right, I’m too naïve, and I shouldn’t—”
When I stopped the car on the side of the road, she blinked fast.
Wrapping my hand around the side of her neck, I dove into her wide eyes.“Baby, that light inside you.It’s rare and it’s fucking precious.Don’t ever lose it or let anyone dampen it.Never, Sienna.”
“All right,” she whispered.
I pried my hand off her soft skin and started the car.Being so close to her was fucking hell, but I’d wait for as long as it took, and I was going to take care of her beautiful broken heart.
I took her hand.“Tomorrow, we’ll go to Crested Butte for lunch.”
Excitement sprinkled her sweet voice.“I’d like that.But after four hours of hiking, you might have to carry me there.”
And lie her under me before spreading her long legs wide for me and making her moan while I...I shifted in my seat.
“Works for me, baby.”
