by Jennifer Ann
Weighing the options in my head, I pull my phone from my pocket. Blowing Kelly off for a guy I’m majorly attracted to seems like a horrible idea. That side of me hasn’t reared its drunken head since Levi and I became a thing, whatever that “thing” may be. Plus, I really should make sure Kelly isn’t so drunk that she’s doing something she’ll regret in the morning. If only she had looked out for me like that the night I met Levi.
I push off the wall. “I should probably go inside and make sure she’s okay.”
His eyebrows lift as he takes a few steps closer. “You want company? Just say the word and I’m all yours.”
I pull in a sharp, stuttering breath. There’s an undeniable force pulling me to him, unmatched to any draw I’ve ever felt before. I just can’t walk away and pretend we never met. I can’t ignore the tingle in my stomach, or the fluttering of my pulse. While I have no intention of giving my heart to another guy after what I did to Jason, it’s still impossible not to envision myself wrapped around this beautiful man.
He takes a step back. “If I’m making you uncomfortable—”
“You’re not,” I blurt, reaching out to touch his arm. When my fingers connect with his skin, dynamite shoots through me. “I mean, I’m kind of seeing someone.”
“You mentioned that.” The dimples reappear, giving him almost a boyish quality. “Several times now.” When he gleams at me like that, it’s almost impossible not to smile back.
“Sorry.” I drop my hand from his arm to nervously slide my phone between my fingers. “I mean, it’s not like he’s got me bugged. It’s not even that serious.”
Adam seems to be standing much closer when he asks in a low voice, “It’s not? Serious, I mean?”
The tingles I feel in this moment are so out of control, I consider leaping into his arms and taking him right on the freshly mowed lawn. “We haven’t even reached the ‘in a relationship’ status on Facebook.”
Adam shrugs. “So simply hanging out with me wouldn’t be considered cheating on this guy, right? Just because you’re seeing him doesn’t mean you’re exclusively committed to him for life. Especially if he isn’t smart enough to claim you as his girlfriend.”
The only sound aside from the muffled voices and music from inside are my ragged breaths. His lips are so close, so edible, all my thoughts become a jumbled mess. Levi isn’t here, and it’s not like I have plans to marry him one day. So—
I jump when my phone vibrates in my hands. A message from Kelly flashes across the screen.
Where r u?
I look up and sigh. “My friend’s looking for me. I should probably...yeah, I’m going to go.” After three steps I pause to look over my shoulder. “Are you coming, or are you set on holding that wall up for the rest of the night?”
Adam brightens in response. Although I really know nothing about him, I feel a thrill for what’s to come.
About the Author
Jennifer Ann is the pen name young adult paranormal author Jen Naumann uses to write new adult romance novels intended to spice up your life and pull at your heart strings. When not writing from one of the 10,000 lakes in Minnesota, Jennifer is either rocking out at concerts, riding Harley, helping her husband farm, or chasing down one of their four active children.
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Acknowledgments
Once again I’d like to offer a huge, heartfelt thank you to all the bloggers and beta readers who have showed this series so much love. I obviously wouldn’t be able to continue doing what I love without your support, and for that I am eternally grateful!
Big thanks to my loyal fans and stellar street team for sticking by my side even though I’m not always present (in mind or online). Your support of my passion means more than you can ever imagine!
Thanks to my loyal editor for putting up with all my goofy errors and musings in addition to always taking on my projects with little to no notice. And again, thanks to Naj and Lindee for creating such a beautiful representation of my hard work!
Special shout out to my crew of crazy supportive friends, whether because they keep reading my books or they take me for drinks when I’m close to going insane: Jennifer, Corrie, Kelly, Christy, Maria, Leesa, Carolyn, Jody, Amy, Teresa, Krista, L.E (I miss you!!!), Danika, Shari…you guys are the bomb. Thanks for putting up with my crap.
To my husband kids for for putting up with my insane hours and mental shit: I’ll love you forever. Thank you for allowing me to follow my dreams. You’re simply the best!