Where Dandelions Bloom by Tara Johnson

Author:Tara Johnson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FICTION / Christian / Historical, FICTION / Romance / Historical / General
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2019-06-30T16:00:00+00:00

Gabe’s heart thundered a staccato rhythm as he stroked the soft skin of Cassie’s lovely face. He kissed her with a heady euphoria that stole his breath. She was soft and perfect. Ecstasy.

Fearing he was hurting her bruised lips, he broke away and searched her sweet face held in his hands. She whispered his name before leaning in for more.

Her need fueled his own, and he plunged his fingers into her thick hair, pulling her to him once more. His pulse roared in his ears. He didn’t want it to stop. Couldn’t pull away.

“Cass . . .” He nuzzled her ear. She clung to him with a desperation that undid him. When his hands moved from her hair to stroke her back, he felt the soft fabric of her shawl under his fingers and froze. He couldn’t sully her reputation. He would not.

Leaning away, he rested his forehead against hers and slipped his fingers down to clasp hers.

“What just happened?” Her voice was breathy.

He chuckled lightly and ran his thumbs over the backs of her hands. “I’m not sure, but it was enjoyable.”

She blushed, and he smiled. He’d never seen her like this. Embarrassed, unsure. The immovable soldier had melted into a feminine enchantress, unaware of the spell she had cast.

“I’m loath to tear myself away, but I fear I will lose control completely if I don’t.”

She nodded, looking down at their entwined fingers.

He studied the long sweep of her dark lashes. “Are you all right?”

“Yes. Yes, I am now.”

He chuckled, his chest thumping when a smile curved her lips. “And physically? Your ankle?”

“My ankle is sore, but if you’ll just help me to my door, I’ll hop into bed and rest.”

Warmth engulfed him. Heaven help him. Now that he had tasted her sweetness, he could think of little else.

He scooped her up into his arms and carried her down the hall to her bedroom door. She guided her feet to the floor and winced, releasing him to grasp the doorframe. She gazed up at him with those luminous eyes.

“Thank you.”

Throat tight, he knew he couldn’t trust himself. He pressed a kiss to her forehead and eased the door open with a thin squeak. She hobbled to her bed as he slipped the door closed. With a heavy breath, he rested his head against the wall and slid down to the floor to keep watch over her through the night.

Her father would not hurt her again. Gabe would see to it.

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