“Daisy will be glad to see you, but I wanted you to come in because I didn’t want you to go yet.”
Her pulse leapt wildly, and butterflies thronged in her belly. She was relieved she’d simply stated the truth and terrified at the same time. His eyes met hers in the soft glow cast from her porch light, his gaze dark and intent. “It’s good to know I’m not alone in this.” His words came out rough and raw.
She reached up and curled her hand around his neck, tugging him down to meet her for a quick kiss. When she broke away, she whispered against his lips. “You’re not alone.” She looked into the blur of his gaze, the connection between them live and pulsing. Her heart clenched and warmth curled around it.
Unsettled, she turned away and unlocked the front door, flicking on the lights as she en
