Page 72 of Christmas Wish
“We’re good together,” she whispered.
“We are.” He kissed the top of her head. “I haven’t been this alive for a long time.”
“Me neither,” she said. “I want you to know that the way I feel isn’t all just about sex. It’s so much more.”
“Yeah.”
She didn’t want to tell him that nothing she’d ever had with Bret even compared to what they’d just shared. With Bret it was wild and fun, but he never tried to knowher. She’d kidded herself that they had this great relationship because they were fucking all the time, but after Timmy was born, the truth had shattered her heart: all they had between them was good sex. The truth had left her empty and lonely, but since Ryder had welcomed her and Timmy into his home, happiness twirled around inside her all the time.
How amazing is that?
Ryder’s breathing was steady and peaceful, and she smiled.I can’t believe I’m falling in love with him. It’s too soon, or maybe I’ve just been so lonely for too long. But her heart told her that wasn’t it. What she felt for Ryder was real, and because it came so quickly, it scared the hell out of her.
Scooting down a tad, she pillowed her head against his chest and closed her eyes as his heartbeats lulled her to sleep.
