“I had wanted nothing else for so long.” I choke back tears. “I was so scared I would just be another conquest … A good time … That I’d lose you, my job, our friendship … I was terrified.” Tears blur my eyes and I choke on the lump forming in my throat. He leans up, brushing hair away from my face, tracing my mouth with his fingers carefully.

“I wish I’d told you so many times how I really felt, I wish I had just come out and said I love you, Emma. I’m in love with you.” His voice strained with emotion and my heart swells painfully. “If I had, we could have avoided so much heartache. So much craziness between us.” His gaze holds so much regret I can’t bear it.

Jake really loves me. As much as I love him.

Every time this realization hits me it takes my breath away and I want to pinch myself in case it’s a dream.

“I was going to tell you the morning you sent me away.” I sigh wistfully, a single tear pooling in my eye before escaping. He frowns and lifts his head so he can use his fingers to smooth it away as it trails down my cheek.

looks down at my throat and sighs heavily “Really?” His

me, you were so cold I knew I couldn’t. You didn’t want me.” Tears fall freely

I thought it was always going to be me on one side wanting you and you on the other trying to keep me away. I did what I thought was best, so I could function and move on.

feelings this way. We’ve always skirted the issues, never communicated and I want it all now, I want every detail. I want to devour all the knowledge I can, to understand. Bask in

a fleeting second, I saw it, I knew I had to ask you, but I had no words and I was scared to ask. When

right there?” I

thinking of you … Figured what better way to ask how you felt. Take a chance even if you rejected me.” His mouth brushes mine again softly,

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