A Thrill of Hope by Marie Higgins

Author:Marie Higgins [Higgins, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Marie Higgins
Published: 2017-12-04T06:00:00+00:00

ELEVEN

Pieces of broken glass and chipped wood fell around Rafe as he shielded Holly with his body. His heart raced with panic and worry. What could have caused the light to drop from the ceiling?

Leaning up, he looked down at Holly. The sunshine pouring through the window was their only source of light. Holly’s face held no color, and her eyes were wide. A few pieces of glass had fallen in her hair. Carefully, he plucked out the glass and tossed it aside. She had a small scratch on her cheek, but thankfully, it wasn’t bleeding. He brushed the pad of his thumb across it.

“Are you all right?” he asked.

“Wh-what happened?”

“The ceiling light fell.” He shook his head. “I don’t know why it happened, either. It’s never been loose before.”

“It could have landed on us,” she whispered.

“I know. We were lucky.”

“Y-you saved my life.”

“No—”

“Yes, you did, Rafe. Thank you.”

He grinned. “I guess it’s in my nature to rescue damsels in distress.”

Finally, color returned to Holly’s face as she smiled. “Yes, that must be it.”

He swept his hand over her hair. “Are you all right? You’re not hurting anywhere, are you?”

Slowly, she nodded and held up her arm. “My wrist hurts a little.”

He took hold of her hand, brought it to his mouth, and placed a small kiss on it. “There. Does that feel better?”

“Yes, doctor.”

“Anywhere else?”

She pointed to the mark on her cheek. “It stings here, too. Is it cut badly?”

“No, it’s a scratch.” He leaned forward and brushed his lips across her cheek. Being so close to her mouth, made the rhythm of his heart thump to a different beat. He pulled back again and peered deep into her lovely green eyes.

“Anywhere else?” he asked in a husky voice.

She nodded again as her finger lifted and pointed to her lips. “Here.”

He lost his breath, but he wouldn’t deny her. Not this. He wrapped his arms around her as he covered her mouth with his. She sighed and pressed against him, clutching his shirt. Her response was better than he’d expected, and he lowered her back to the ground, looming over her.

Holly met his kisses urgently, and yet it was the sweetest kiss he’d ever had. Happiness grew in his chest. He’d never felt this exhilarated from just kissing a woman. And Heaven help him, he wanted so much more.

She laid the palm of her hand against his face. Warmth filled him faster. He loved her tender touch. And when she moved her fingers up to his head and threaded them through his hair, he released a groan. The tingles that shot through his body multiplied. He suddenly became more aware of everything; her soft touch, her flowery scent, and the mint from the chocolate drink he could taste on her tongue.

She broke the kiss, staring into his eyes. His breathing was ragged, just like hers was. He didn’t know why she had stopped, but he also didn’t want to rush her. If she was having doubts, he needed to know now.

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