Page 68 of Holding Her Heart

“Okay.”

“Because if we can communicate, nothing can go wrong.”

Eden knew Aster was right. Here she was, offering Eden time to work out this new life in her head. To decide if she was truly sure. That meant a lot.

“Why don’t we have a great holiday with the team and see what’s what when we get back? I’ll take a separate room, you can have your fun. And if when we get home, you still want this, then we will work through it together.”

“Have my fun?” Eden’s eyebrows rose.

“You never know, someone else may catch your attention.”

Oh, no. That wouldn’t happen. Not in a million years. “I think you forget that I explained myself last night. I’m not attracted to multiple women, Aster. I’m attracted to only you.”

Aster smiled, a blush flashing on her cheeks. “Yeah. I remember that bit. Still hard to believe that of all the women in the world, I’m the one you like.”

“Take a bit of credit. You’re one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met. You make me smile. You make me laugh like nobody else ever has. You just…I still haven’t figured out what it is I saw in you. Perhaps it’s your natural beauty. Or it could be the incredible eye you have for the things around you. I only know that when I’m with you, I’m happier than I’ve ever been.” Eden paused, frowning. “Does that make any sense to you at all? Or am I talking complete rubbish?”

“No.” Aster took Eden’s hand. “No, you’re not talking rubbish. I feel the same when I’m with you.”

“Then…that’s what counts, right?”

Aster grinned, pulling Eden closer to her, their bodies flush. “It’s the only thing that counts right now.” Their lips met, a surge of emotion rushing through Eden’s body. Aster’s hands held her waist, one slipping around her back, the gentlest touch she’d ever felt. “I’m not doubting you, Eden. I want you to be sure.”

“I know.” Eden chanced a kiss. “Come on. We’ll go back to mine for coffee if you like?”

“You have to be up early.”

Eden cleared her throat. “That was a slight white lie.”

Aster stopped in front of her, looking expectantly at her.

“Don’t be offended, but I thought you were expecting more tonight. You know?”

“Ah. You thought I was going to get my lesbian hands on you and keep you up all night.” Aster nodded, laughing. “Trust me. When I want you…you’ll know.”

A rush of arousal had Eden’s body throbbing. Aster, when she was being herself and confident, was something to admire. “Oh?” Eden started to walk, but Aster tugged at her wrist, pinning her to the wall.

“One more kiss before we leave.” Aster pressed her body against Eden, the warmth of it inviting. “There’s something about you and those eyes in the moonlight.”

“Yeah?” Eden’s skin flushed hot and cold, Aster’s leg between her thighs.

“Oh yeah. Makes me come over all funny.”

Eden grinned, gripping Aster’s face. Aster pressed her hand to the wall beside Eden’s head, capturing her lips with a hunger that almost knocked Eden off her feet. God, she could kiss. She could really kiss.

Aster pulled back breathless, taking her bottom lip between her teeth. “Shit, I could kiss you all night long.”

“All in good time.” Eden leaned in once more, smiling into a kiss. “All in good time.”

19

Aster ripped open a Mars Bar, linking her arm through Grace’s. They’d been at the airport for an hour, and now they were waiting to board their flight. All week, she’d anticipated the moment she would be picked up by Grace, grabbing Eden and her belongings on the way. She was definitely ready for the sun blazing down on her skin.

Grace looked at her, smiling. “You seem happy.”

“I’m about to have a ten-day holiday in the sun. Why wouldn’t I be happy?”

“It’s more than that,” Grace said. “And I know you’ve been a bit giddy since last week and your date with Eden, but this is definitely more.”

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