Foundation of Love: The Gypsy Blessing 2 by Wendi Sotis

Author:Wendi Sotis [Sotis, Wendi]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2014-10-05T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 14

As Elizabeth jogged to the far end of the field, Dan met her halfway.

“I’m glad you decided to play this year.”

Elizabeth knitted her brow. “Why wouldn’t I?”

“I didn’t think he’d let you.” Dan gestured toward the other team.

“Who?”

“Darcy.”

Shocked, Elizabeth stopped walking. “Why would Will have any say in what I do?”

Dan placed his hand on the small of her back and ushered her forward. “The team’s down here, remember?”

She started walking again but glared up at him. “You didn’t answer me, Dan.”

“I thought you two...” his voice trailed off.

She stopped again and turned toward him, crossing her arms. Dan’s hand was now on her waist. She sidestepped his grasp without acknowledging it. “What?”

“I guess not then.” Dan smiled. “Never mind.” He started walking again. Elizabeth followed. A few steps later, Dan said, “Listen, there’s something about Darcy that I don’t like.”

Elizabeth chuckled. “I’ll admit he’s not at his most personable upon first impression, but once you get to know him, he’s a really nice guy. Give him a chance.”

Dan’s gaze slowly traveled the length of Elizabeth’s body and returned to her widened eyes. She gulped and stepped back.

“Believe me, I’ll try to be civil to Darcy, but I’m pretty sure he and I will never get along.” He took a step forward and, with one finger, he tilted her chin up so he could look into her eyes. “Stay away from him, Lizzy. I’m a much better choice.”

As Dan leaned in, panic gripped her. He’s going to kiss me! Elizabeth stepped back. Dan’s hand fell to his side. Disappointment was clearly written across his features.

“We’re friends.” Elizabeth wasn’t sure which man she was talking about. Both?

He took another step closer and placed his hands on her shoulders. “For a long time, I’ve wanted to be more.”

“We’re friends, Dan! We’ve always been just friends.” She tilted her head slightly. “Have you been drinking?”

“No, I haven’t been drinking, Lizzy.” He chuckled.

“Did you hit your head or something?”

He laughed a little harder. “My head’s fine.”

“Let’s talk about this another time, Dan. Definitely not here.”

“Everybody here already knows, Lizzy! Except you, apparently.” He shook his head. “For years, everyone in town has been telling me that we’d make a great couple, urging me to make a move, but I didn’t want to rush you. I went to law school, you went to college, and it never seemed the right time. But now, we’re both home and staying in Meryton. I’m through waiting.”

Overwhelmed, Elizabeth had momentarily forgotten where they were. She didn’t realize how close they were to their team members until she heard someone say, “It’s about time!”

Turning toward the voice, she saw all eyes were on her, and she blushed a deep crimson. She turned around, looked across the field. Everyone on that team was staring at her, too. She met William’s gaze. She judged that they couldn’t possibly hear what was going on from across the field, but the body language had to be telling them something.

She returned her gaze to Dan.

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