Heaven by Rebecca Julia Lauren

Author:Rebecca Julia Lauren [Lauren, Rebecca Julia]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult & College
Amazon: B00OY74KYM
Publisher: Rebecca Julia Lauren
Published: 2014-10-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Jase

I’d never wanted Cori as much as I did now. Actually, it was more a need than want. I literally ached for her. When dinner was over I took her hand and led her outside to my truck.

“Feel like a drive?”

“With you, absolutely.”

Opening her door, I helped Cori into the cab and caught her warm smile. My breath hitched. Damn, she was beautiful and I felt it in my gut when she smiled.

“Cori—“ I felt like I needed to say something to reassure her after the dinner from hell with my family. God only knew what she was thinking about me now.

“Just say it.” Her voice was soft and inviting.

“What can I do to make this up to you?”

At first she looked surprised by the question, but her expression turned thoughtful. When she fastened her deep blue-green eyes to mine my heart began to pound.

“My first thought was that you could strip all of my clothes off and kiss every inch of my body and have your way with me.”

My gut flipped. Holy shit, I loved the sound of that, but she wasn’t done talking. I remained silent, waiting while she pieced together the words that had me on the edge of my seat.

“On second thought if you really think there’s anything to make up, then you don’t know me at all Jase Ford.” Her eyes sparkled.

I swallowed hard. “I think we should go with door number one,” I laughed.

“Me too,” she whispered, her eyes hot with emotion. “You could have told me about your dyslexia.”

“It’s not something I want everyone to know.” That was an understatement. School had always been difficult for me. I didn’t even learn to read until I was in the third grade, and I always struggled. Even though I tried my hardest, it was never enough and I kept falling behind until I eventually quit trying.

I knew Cori wouldn’t judge me, and I didn’t mind that she knew. Okay, I minded a little and it had nothing to do with Cori and everything to do with my insecurity. Cori was the one person I wanted to impress. I cared about what she thought more than I liked to admit.

I thought of that douche she’d dated, Aaron. Shit. The guy had a master’s degree. I was lucky to have a high school diploma.

As if she could read my mind, she said softly, “I don’t want to change you, Jase.”

“I appreciate that, Cori.”

Her eyes held mine. “You should. It wasn’t some random-made comment that was empty and meant only to make you feel better. It’s true.”

“I should have said that I appreciate you. I’ll never have a more supportive best friend.”

“No, you won’t. So you’d better start trusting me like I’ve done with you.” She paused, her eyes flicking to mine. “You didn’t tell me you’d proposed to Brianne.”

I felt like I’d somehow let her down. “It was a long time ago. Hell, I proposed with twisty while we were picnicking at the park.”

A flash of pain on her face had me frowning.

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