Tempting the Soldier (American Heroes Book 1) by Hope Ford

Author:Hope Ford [Ford, Hope]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-06T16:00:00+00:00

7

Bethany

A week with Travis. I’ve spent the week with him and I think I’m in love with him. I want to bury my head in my pillow just thinking about it. He’s 100 percent military. He’s made it clear he doesn’t want a commitment. He’s leaving in a week. How stupid can you get, Bethany?

The day after he kissed me on the bridge, he took me to a movie and out to dinner. We’ve spent time with his Aunt Madge, cooking, eating, and just hanging out. We’ve gone to the park, hiking in the mountains, and I even talked him into doing story time at the library. Last night he stayed here until almost midnight and we ordered pizza and watched movies. And it was the most tormenting night of my life.

He’s kept true to his word: he hasn’t kissed me again. He hasn’t even held my hand. And I thought he’d changed his mind about me, but I know that’s not the case. The way he watches me, the way the air crackles when we’re around each other, and the way he reaches for me and then right before he touches me, he pulls back. I know he’s tempted to break the rules, and in a way, I want him to.

Knock. Knock.

I roll over in the bed and groan. If I could, I would lie here all day thinking about Travis.

I jump out of bed, wondering who in the world it could be this early on a Saturday morning. I put on my robe, yawning, then I pad on bare feet to the door and open it. Mid yawn, I squeak and start to slam the door, but a big boot stops me.

Travis pushes the door open farther, comes inside, and slams it behind him. “Is that how you always open the door?”

He measures me with an appraising look, his gaze as intimate as a kiss. His eyes darken, and I can feel my nipples tightening under his needy stare.

I know he asked me a question, but I can’t answer him. There are so many emotions I feel right now, but the one that takes over is need. I need him. Even if it’s just one night. Even if it’s only until he leaves, I know I can’t let him leave without giving myself to him totally.

He takes a step toward me, reaches for me, and drops his hand. I don’t even try to hide the disappointment on my face. “No, I don’t always answer the door like this. But maybe I was hoping it was you.”

I tilt my chin up stubbornly and with more confidence than I really have, but I know I have to be brave and be fierce to get what I want. And what I want is him.

“Go. Get. Dressed. Bethany.” His words are clipped and there’s an edge to his voice. It’s almost like he’s barely able to control himself right now.

It gives me a heady determination. “No.”

If anything, his stance hardens and he looks almost fierce.

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