Total pages in book: 117
Estimated words: 113934 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 570(@200wpm)___ 456(@250wpm)___ 380(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 113934 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 570(@200wpm)___ 456(@250wpm)___ 380(@300wpm)
I needed her to know I wanted more than sex from her. I desired her heart. I wanted to look in her eyes and see the sadness replaced by happiness.
When we both needed air, we slowly moved back. Skylar’s eyes met mine, and I knew she was letting down the walls around her.
“I’ve never felt like this before with anyone, Wyatt. That scares me and excites me, but I’m not sure how ready I am to—”
Before she had a chance to keep talking, I placed my finger to her lips. “I’m not looking for anything more than what you are ready to give, Sky. I care about you, and I would never rush you into doing anything you’re not ready for.”
Her eyes searched my face before the most breathtaking smile spread over her face. “Where did you come from?”
“New Mexico.”
Laughing, she hit my chest and rolled her eyes. “Thank you.”
My heart felt like it was about to jump from my chest. I loved hearing her laugh, and I loved it even more when I I was the reason behind it. “For?”
“For bringing me back to life.”
Those six words sealed the deal.
I was falling in love with Skylar, and I was going to enjoy every single moment of it.
My stomach felt all goofy as hell as I looked into her eyes. “Ready for that bike ride?”
She nodded, and we set off. I’d never seen Skylar so happy. I planned on remembering this day for the rest of my life.
***
“I love you, too, Skip. I promise, I will.” Skylar peeked over at me and smiled. “I’ll let him know. Yes, Mitch has given him a warning, so please stop worrying.”
With a chuckle, I shook my head.
Once Skylar hung up with her brother, we got on the bikes and went for another bike ride.
I loved seeing her carefree and happy.
After the bike ride, we made our way into the back of my truck. We sat there and talked for what seemed like forever.
Every time I saw a shooting star, I would make a wish, and it was the same damn wish each and every time.
I wish Skylar would let her walls down and let me make her mine.
Before we left, Skylar took my hand in hers. “Thank you for making this such an amazing night. I’m usually sad because Skip isn’t here, but you turned it into something wonderful and a night I’ll never forget.”
When I placed my hand on the side of her face, she leaned into it.
“Neither will I, Sky. Never.”
CHAPTER ELEVEN
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Skylar
“SKY! MICHELLE JUST pulled up,” Mom called out.
Running into the kitchen, I grabbed an apple and kissed my mother on the cheek. “Bye, Mom! Have a great day!”
“You sure are happy. Did you enjoy your evening with Wyatt last night?”
I was positive my face blushed. “Yeah. He really made it a special.”
“Well, by the smile on your face when you got home, I’d say so.”
“It’s nothing like that, Mom. We’re just…friends.”
She lifted her eyebrow. “Uh-huh. Well, ever since you two became friends, you’ve been smiling a lot more. It makes me happy.”
Michelle honked her horn.
“I’ve got to run. See ya later, Mom. Love you!”
“Love you, too, sweetheart. Have a good day.”
Slipping into Michelle’s car, I grinned. “Morning!”
Her mouth dropped open, and her eyes widened. “Oh. My. God!”
“What?”
“Something happened.”
My heart stopped. “What? What happened?”
Michelle rolled her eyes. “I swear, Skylar, how do you make straight As? I mean, something happened between you and Wyatt last night. It’s written all over your face.”
My face instantly warmed.
“Oh my god! You’re blushing. Skylar! What happened? Did he kiss you?”
The way my heart was pounding in my chest, I was sure Michelle could hear it. “Maybe.”
Her mouth fell open, and then a smile broke out across her face. “Skylar!” Screaming, she started going crazy in her seat.
Laughing, I pushed her on the shoulder. “Stop it already. Come on, we’re going to be late if you don’t get going.”
It didn’t take Michelle long to hit me with one question after another. “So? How was it?”
“Amazing.”
“Like how amazing? Like your-stomach-fluttered-a-little or toe-curling?”
Feeling the heat on my face again, I looked out the window. “Toe-curling amazing.”
“I knew it! I knew that boy was going to be a good kisser. And…was that all he did?”
“Yep. Always the perfect gentleman,” I said with a wink.
“Does Mitch know?”
I gave her a look, as if to say, Really? “Do you honestly think I came right home and told Mitch that Wyatt kissed me and that both times I felt like I was going to combust?”
“Twice! Twice? You left that bit of information out, bitch.”
Chuckling, I reached over and turned on the radio. “Sorry. In case you were wondering, the whole evening was beyond words. Did Mitch tell you that Wyatt had him bring my bike?” Smiling, I thought back to last night as my heart skipped a beat. “The things he does…he makes me feel so special.”