Stars Over Alaska by Jennifer Snow
Author:Jennifer Snow [Snow, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HQN Books
Published: 2021-06-10T13:53:38+00:00
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THE NIGHT WAS ending too quickly, but Leslieâs yawn across from him told him she needed to get some sleep. The last few days had been emotionally draining on her and he knew he hadnât made anything easier. Heâd been relieved to see her relaxed for the first time that evening. Heâd have to thank Selena for her idea. She may have saved his ass. Heâd had no idea how to act around Leslie after their encounter in the shed, but this dinner had definitely helped to ease them back from going too far, too quickly.
Squeezing Leslieâs hand, he glanced at his watch. âI guess we should call it a night, huh?â
She looked disappointed to end their picnic, but nodded, suppressing another yawn. âUnfortunately, I think so. I can barely keep my eyes open,â she said, starting to pack up the leftover food from the picnic.
âNo, donât worry about all of this. Iâll clean up,â he said.
âYou sure?â
âPositive.â He brought her hand to his lips and placed a soft kiss on her palm. There was so much more he wanted to do, to say...but theyâd already crossed a line earlier that day, several actually, and he didnât want to push her away by repeating the impulsivity.
And when his gaze lifted to hers and he saw the conflict in her expression, he reined in any emotion that might frighten her away or make her retreat. Heâd already told her he loved her, heâd already put his heart on the line... Heâd let her decide what happened next.
Releasing her hand, he unzipped the igloo and crawled out into the cold. The wind had picked up and the late night chill made him shiver as he held back the flap for her to exit.
âBrr...â she said, rubbing her arms for heat as she stood next to him. âWell, thank you for a nice evening.â
He nodded, hesitating before touching her cheek. She was so beautiful and he longed to tell her just how much. He wanted to hold her and kiss her and be with her in every way. But he wasnât crazy enough to think that this connection between them would be enough for her to leave everything in the past and move forward.
His own guilt was overwhelmingânot only had he been intimate with Leslie on a physical level, but their date had meant so much to him as well and he had no right to be with her like this. Sheâd always been his best friendâs girl, not his. His only reprieve was knowing Leslie didnât love him in return, therefore the choice of whether or not to be together wouldnât be up to him.
She stepped closer and he wrapped his arms around her and held her close. He closed his eyes, wanting to savor this time together, but he could feel her uncertainty, her conflicted heart. She wanted to take comfort in him, but thought she shouldnât. âHey, Iâm here for you. Anything you need...â This last part would be torture, but he needed to reassure her that her feelings and actions werenât wrong.
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