by Amber Skyze
“I have commitment issues.”
“That’s an understatement.” A disgusted laugh fell from his lips.
“I’m sorry I hurt you, Liam. It was never my intention. I was afraid because I have feelings for you. I didn’t expect to fall in love.” The words were out before she could control it. She wished in that moment she could reel them back in.
“You love me?” From the way he looked at her, she knew he was searching for a sign she was lying.
“Very much.”
“How can you love me and leave me in the middle of the night? You didn’t even write me a note. You just disappeared.”
She nodded. She knew it was wrong. Leaving without a word was cowardly.
“I figured if I didn’t spend the night with you—the whole night—I could deny my feelings.”
“So why now? What made you decide to confess your supposed feelings to me?”
“Liam. I love you. That’s not a lie. I’m telling you because I miss your smile. I miss the way you make me laugh. I miss holding you. I’m lonely without you.”
“What makes you think you won’t run off on me again?”
“Because I’m ready for this. I want your love.” She hated that she sounded so pathetic. What if he didn’t love her back? What if this was just a fling to him? No, it couldn’t be. He wouldn’t be so angry with her if he didn’t have feelings, would he? Male pride. That could easily be the issue for him.
The muscles in his jaw line softened. He relaxed his arms crossed over his chest. He seemed to be weighing her words.
Fear kept her from saying any more. It was his turn to speak. The ball was in his court. If he wanted to be with her he had to tell her or he had to kick her out. She prayed he didn’t ask her to leave.
“Say something, Liam. Anything.”
“This is a lot to digest. Don’t get me wrong. I feel something for you too. I felt the chemistry almost immediately. It surprised me really.”
He felt something for her too? Did that mean that he didn’t love her quite yet? Sadness filled her and she fought back tears. The little bit of hope she had seemed to be dwindling away, bit by bit.
“I understand. Maybe I should go.” She turned to leave but felt a strong hand on her shoulder.
“I didn’t ask you to leave. I’m having difficulty, but I’m not ready for you to walk out on me again.”
Relief washed over her. He’d stopped her. He’d asked her to stay. The tears that had been threatening poured from her eyes. She couldn’t control them.
“Shhh,” he said, gathering her in his arms. “It’s okay. It’ll be fine. I do love you too.”
He said he loved her. He loved her. It warmed her heart but didn’t stop the tears from falling. It only made her cry harder.
He held her while she cried a river. When she finally calmed down enough to talk he offered her a seat.
“It’s so soft.” She rubbed her hand over the smooth leather.
“We did a great job picking it out,” he said.
They did. They’d done it together, like a couple. A couple in love.
“Wanna christen it?” she asked hopefully.
“Only if you spend the night with me.”
The look on his face told her he was serious. He wanted her to spend the entire evening with him, not just a few hours before she ran off like a thief in the night. This was the last fear she had to face. Spending the night was the last obstacle for her to overcome.
“I’d like that.”
Twirling a strand of her hair between his fingers, he smiled.
“Let’s go christen the bed first!”
About the Author
From a very young age, Amber Skyze began making up stories—the only child syndrome. Had anyone asked her back then if she would write when she grew up, she’d have laughed. It wasn’t until raising children and reading all those romances that she decided, hey, I can write these. Then she discovered erotica and found her calling.
This New York transplant now resides in Rhode Island with her husband (the inspiration behind her stories), three children—who force her to work a day job—and three dogs. She’s thrilled to join the authors of Ellora’s Cave.
Amber welcomes comments from readers. You can find her website and email address on her author bio page at www.ellorascave.com.
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