Mistletoe Mayhem (It's All About the Mistletoe Book 2) by Laura Ann

Author:Laura Ann [Ann, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: clean and wholesome romance
Publisher: Angel Music, LLC
Published: 2019-10-27T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 4

Grace couldn’t handle sitting at the table with Vaughn much longer. Her nerves, which were already twitching like mad, were now screaming after he dared to bring up her painting. He knows. He knows I’m terrified and that I don’t think I’m good enough. I told him everything! She paused her internal tirade as a sudden thought hit her. Maybe he doesn’t remember? Maybe all those late night conversations where I poured out my heart didn’t mean anything to him? That would make sense, since he doesn’t want anything to do with me now.

A flood of sorrow and despair poured into Grace and she felt as if she would drown. At one time she had thought the miracle of love at first sight had been gifted to her, only to find out it was completely one sided. Now she sat with a guy who seemed to hate her, but she couldn’t seem to get her heart to let him go.

“I... have to move,” she muttered, jumping up from her seat. Grabbing her plate, she hurried to put it in the garbage, then turned to survey the room. “There’s got to be someone here to talk to,” she muttered. She was all too aware of Vaughn’s massive presence behind her, but she didn’t turn to speak to him. Her eyes latched onto a lifeline and she grabbed it with both hands. “Lane!” she squealed, running over and throwing her arms around her friend’s neck.

“Oof! Good to see you, Grace,” Lane said in a strangled voice.

“It’s been so long!” Grace said with a laugh, rocking the two of them back and forth. “How have you been?” She finally allowed Lane to breath and stepped an arm’s length away from her. “Oh my gosh, you look gorgeous!” Her eyes drifted to Pierce, Lane’s date. “How have you kept your hands to yourself all evening?” she teased. She knew her reactions were over the top, but all the tension in her muscles seemed to be manifesting itself in excess energy.

“GRACE!” Lane gave her friend the universal, wide-eyed look of every woman who ever wanted someone else to shut up.

Grace laughed and waved Lane’s concerns away. “He knows I’m joking...” she winked at Pierce, “don’t ya, Pierce?”

Pierce grinned widely and grabbed Lane’s hand, pulling her back against his chest. “No teasing necessary. It’s been a practice in self-restraint tonight, that’s for sure.”

Awww... Grace laughed. “You always were a smooth talker, Pierce. Nearly all of us girls were in love with you at one time or another.” Oh my gosh... I have got to get myself under control! I’m never this bold with people!

Vaughn groaned from behind her shoulder. “Geez, Grace. Lay off, huh?”

Grace pinched her lips together and felt her cheeks go hot. Can he not leave me alone for just a minute? Why the heck does he care so much?

Lane’s eyes snapped open, and zeroed in on Vaughn. “Hi,” she said with a smile. “I’m Lane.” She offered her hand.

“Vaughn,” he said with a frown.

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