Broken Butterfly by Cindy Patterson

Author:Cindy Patterson [Patterson, Cindy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781462755721
Published: 2015-09-13T23:00:00+00:00

Mallory turned to find Eric’s lips twisted into a smile.

Rachel clasped her hands together. “Eric, you and Mallory ride with me and Paul. Andrew, do you and Kelli mind driving separate?”

“Not at all.” Andrew bowed. “After you, Miss Bennett.”

Eric opened the back door of Paul’s truck and helped Mallory in before sliding in after her.

Leaning toward her, Eric whispered, his breath brushing against her ear. “Will you ride with me?”

Her body stilled. “Ride what?”

“Everything.” His eyes smoldered with intensity.

“Yes.” Her uncertainties quieted and the many lies she’d believed flew from her mind.

His eyes were intent on her lips, and a wild longing to kiss him swept through her. She exhaled.

He weaved his fingers between hers. “You don’t know how long I’ve waited for you.”

Could this really be happening? The feelings were real, the look in his eyes genuine. But would it last?

Mallory stared through her window as Paul drove into Hershey Park. Roller coasters towered over the trees. Minutes later, she followed her friends through the main entrance of the amusement park, the smell of funnel cakes and popcorn drawing her forward.

Eric caught up to her, his lips stretched into a huge grin. “We’re riding Fahrenheit first.”

“What’s that? It sounds scary.”

“One of the roller coasters.”

They reached the orange and blue coaster, loaded with twists and turns. Screams funneled from the passengers. Mallory could hardly breathe.

Andrew eyes narrowed. “This is a fast one.”

Her teeth chattered as the crowd inched forward. Maybe she could sit this one out.

“Don’t worry.” Eric slipped his arm through hers. “I’ll be right beside you.”

They stepped onto the platform and got in line. Everyone had already paired up. Mallory stepped into one of the rows. Eric followed. Seconds later two empty seats stood in front of them.

“It’s our turn.” He held her elbow as she climbed in.

Hands trembling, she pulled the safety bar over her head. The attendant stopped and gave it a firm tug. The snap calmed her fears until the car jerked forward. She closed her eyes as the clicking sound echoed through her body. She dared a peek as the car inched toward the sky, and she squeezed her eyes shut.

When it reached the top, she slid deeper into her seat. Seconds later it sped down the hill curving and looping, leaving her stomach behind. A rush of butterflies enveloped her, and a shrill cry left her mouth. Just as quickly the ride was over.

Eric offered his hand as she stepped from the car. She wobbled at first, her thoughts blurred from the excitement—blurred from the close vicinity between them. His strong shoulders half a foot taller than hers, moved in a rhythmic motion, his muscles flexing with each step.

“What did you think?”

Her mouth flooded with moisture. “It was fun.”

As they walked away from the ride, heavy drops of rain began to fall. Rachel and Kelli ran in the opposite direction. Mallory started to follow, but Eric grabbed her hand.

“Come with me.” He led her underneath the Nathan’s Famous awning.

They stood close in the small space, their bodies touching.

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