Everything for You (Unforgettable) by Natalie R Allen

Author:Natalie R Allen [Allen, Natalie R]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-11-06T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Simon glanced at my shifting feet where we lingered outside the mine. He stepped closer with a patient smile and touched my chin to keep my gaze. “I brought you here because there’s something I think you’ll really enjoy when we get there.”

I cocked a single skeptic brow, although he’d piqued my curiosity. I stared at him for a moment as I remembered the last time I’d been here with him, and the kiss we’d almost shared.

After our moment earlier on the hike, things had been a little awkward between us, but as the day had gone on, I found myself comfortable once again…until now. My emotions seemed to be as scattered as my thoughts. One minute I was thrilled Simon was here, then I’d grow suspicious, and it rounded back to my unanswered questions, which left me feeling resentment once again. It wouldn’t be long, though, before I had answers. I’d agreed to come to the mine because I knew we’d be alone, and I didn’t want to be interrupted when I finally opened up and asked the questions that had kept me wondering all these years.

Simon looked toward the black hole and back. “Are you ready?”

I took a breath to summon a little courage and nodded. “I’m not as afraid as I thought I’d be.” At least, not of the mine.

“Good,” he said as he dug into his pockets. “Here, keep this on you.” He draped a cord around my neck, weighed down with a small flashlight. After placing one around his own neck, he clicked it on and held his hand out to me. I stared at his offering for only a moment. While I could easily get distracted by him physically, I wasn’t going to risk getting lost in this place. I took his hand, and Simon pulled me into the darkness.

The damp earth smell was as familiar as anything. That, coupled with the cool air, caused my arms to tingle with chills, and I automatically drew closer to Simon’s side. He paused and glanced at me with a concerned frown. “Are you doing alright?” he asked quietly.

His voice soothed my nerves of this place, something I didn’t expect but welcomed. I made a feeble attempt to smile, and Simon let go of my hand, wrapping me into his side, instead. My lips turned up at how well he was taking care of me. I shifted to settle more comfortably as we started forward again. Simon’s lips pressed against my forehead after a moment, and I looked up at him.

“How are you doing in here?” I asked. He’d never liked this place, and even though he was a grown man now, I still worried over him.

Simon chuckled quietly as he held his light out and searched the corridor. “I’m not loving it, except that you’re glued to my side.” He grinned down at me, and I returned it.

“Perhaps this was your plan all along,” I teased.

He laughed again, the deep sound bouncing off the stone walls.

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