All I Ask by May Rowson

Author:May Rowson [Rowson, May]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-06-11T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Lyla

The tree course lasts three hours. Then by the time we finish eating with Gunner’s family, I am utterly exhausted. We bid our farewells for the night and head back to our room, but not before we agree to go on a double date with Grace and Calder the following night.

The trek back to the room is uneventful with Gunner following close behind. Surprisingly, he hasn’t mentioned the way I kissed him on the tree platform, and I hope he keeps it that way. I don’t know what went through my mind. I saw how scared he was and I couldn’t handle the fear that clouded his eyes. The beautiful brown eyes that pull me in no matter the distance.

As soon as we enter the room, I immediately head for the bathroom. I need to wash Gunner off of me, especially since the taste of his lips still lingers on mine and has me thinking of some inane ideas. Like how I want to touch them again.

I quickly shower and get ready for bed. Before long, I’m strolling out of the bathroom in my t-shirt and boy shorts. My wet hair trails down my back in tangled waves.

“I thought I told you this morning to put on some damn clothes,” Gunner growls as soon as I step out of the bathroom. He’s sitting on the couch, staring into space, as if he was waiting for me the entire time.

I look down at my outfit. “I am wearing clothes.”

“Not nearly enough,” he scoffs. He saunters over to me, his eyes endlessly running up and down my body. “Your ass is practically hanging out.”

I roll my eyes. One minute he’s vulnerable, the next he’s arrogant. I can’t keep up. “Well, I’ll get under the covers so you don’t have to see it anymore.” I turn to climb into bed, but before I can get far, Gunner’s hand juts out and gently tugs my arm, spinning me towards him. He moves me as if I weigh nothing, and I end up flying into his chest. My hands brace against his pecs.

His eyes ping between mine. “Why’d you kiss me?” he finally asks after a long pregnant pause. We’re so close that his breath fans against my face as he talks.

And here I thought he forgot about the encounter.

My throat is dry, so I swallow hard before I answer. “Because we’re a fake couple and couples are supposed to kiss.”

“Fake couples don’t kiss like that,” he retorts.

“That’s subjective.”

“You can lie to yourself all you want, Red, but that kiss was more than just a fake couple playing a part.”

“That’s your opinion.”

“So if I do this.” Gunner leans in close, his lips hovering over mine. “It wouldn’t mean anything?” He rocks all the way forward, connecting our mouths. His kiss starts out gentle, happening ever so slowly. His soft lips caress mine and the kiss gets progressively deeper, more intoxicating. The sensation runs throughout my body, igniting every nerve ending.

I fist the fabric of

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