Love in the WINGS by Delia Latham

Author:Delia Latham
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781611163704
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Published: 2014-02-14T16:00:00+00:00

7

As they walked back to the complex, Corbin’s introspective mood twisted Aria’s already raw emotions and squeezed her heart in a painful, unrelenting grip. His obvious embarrassment burned into her soul. She longed to ease his pain, but found herself battling an inexplicable shyness. Every ounce of courage she possessed came into play when she slipped a tentative hand into Corbin’s.

He immediately wrapped his fingers around it, and she released the breath she hadn’t known she was holding.

At her gate, she tiptoed to kiss his cheek.

“You’re amazing,” she whispered, determined to rid herself of the unwelcome timidity that had overtaken her. “So many people would have let that kind of horrible abuse during childhood destroy them, even as adults. You didn’t, Corbin. Look at you. I’m so proud of you.”

He shook his head and traced a finger down her cheek. “I’m not anything special, Aria. Just a kid from the wrong side of the tracks who God rescued and saved from a whole lot of misery. You’re the one who’s amazing.”

His gaze traveled her face, and she felt its weight as surely as she’d felt his touch only seconds before, and it left behind a pleasant tingle she didn’t quite understand.

“Thank you for being a friend, for praying for me. I’ve never talked about…all that stuff with anyone. Ever.”

She wanted to suggest that he do that. Pastor David perhaps. But she couldn’t. Not yet. She’d find a way, though, and soon.

“You can talk to me. Anytime. And Corbin…” She laid her hand on his arm, terrified by the thrill that raced through her being as his muscles rippled and bunched beneath her fingers. “My lips are sealed. I would never betray your confidence.”

“I know. That means a lot to me.” He hauled in a breath and blew it out, clearly bringing an end to the conversation—at least, to that portion of it. Then he tossed her one of his patented killer smiles, and tapped the tip of her nose. “I should let you get inside.”

She didn’t want him to leave, but refused to ask herself why.

“Um…I could make some tea. Or coffee?”

He tilted his head and studied her face while she held her breath. “Sure you can take more of my company? I kind of turned your nice, relaxing walk into a mile-long torture route, don’t you think?”

“No. You made it memorable.” She lowered her gaze, and her next words came out in a whisper. “And sweet.”

His finger under her chin coaxed her to look up. “I’m a tea drinker,” he said, and winked. “Texas style, please.”

Her laughter broke the spell, and they were just two people enjoying a friendship they hadn’t expected.

Relieved, but also strangely regretful, Aria unlatched her gate. “Coming right up. Follow me.”

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