The man's words and breaths brushed against her ear, tickling her lightly with a bit of warmth. In the middle of winter, it made Ryan Pierce feel a flush of heat.
So close...
This was Ryan's first thought at the moment, as if he was making a lifelong commitment.
Such important words, he could say them so easily in this circumstance, yet with immense persuasiveness.
And whatever he said, she would believe.
Because it was Adrian Knight.
The warmth on Ryan's face continued to rise.
"You don't need to purposely avoid me, Ryan. Just do what your heart tells you." Adrian said.
The young girl's emotions were all written on her face.
Adrian could see it, his feelings seemed to have put pressure on her.
So much so that Ryan wasn't as comfortable in his presence as before.
That wasn't what Adrian wanted.
