Page 37 of A Touch of Heaven

I nod, and a little tear falls from my eye at how thoughtful he is. I can’t believe I didn’t know he felt this way about me, and I know most guys wouldn’t say that. They would take what they wanted from me without those words even being thought, especially as I can feel how hard he is under me.

“Okay!” I say back, pulling myself off him as I watch him rearrange himself, and damn, he’s hard as a rock right now.

“Just…fuck Brooke, figure it out soon because I don’t think my cock can take much more of that.” I laugh softly. I can feel my face flushing.

“Since it’s dark outside, I was thinking of going out onto the beach just to look at the stars. It’s so clear here. Do you want to join me?” I ask.

“I was hoping we could just chill and watch a movie or something? Is that okay?” I nod, trying not to be disappointed. It’s okay; he and I will have different things to do together. I get up, grabbing a couple of bottles of water for us both, and as soon as I’m back on the sofa, he pulls me into him. His arm goes around me, and his fingers trace along my bare thigh.

I settle into his arms, and the movie plays. I try to be in the moment—I do—but my mind fears about where the guys went.

Is Asher okay?

What is Chase doing?

Has Jax found another one?

I close my eyes and pray they’re okay, that they’re safe…even Chase.

CHAPTEREIGHTEEN

BROOKE

Iwake up on the couch. The sun is streaming through the windows. Nate’s body is no longer entwined with mine, and I look up to find him in the kitchen making coffee, looking over at me.

“I’m so sorry I fell asleep,” I yawn, stretching my body out. I remember parts of the movie but not much after that. He chuckles softly, bringing me a cup of steaming coffee.

“It’s okay, I fell asleep too. I woke up with a blanket around us, so I think Harper must have done it when she got home.”

I bring the coffee to my lips and take a sip. Sighing into it. He also knows my coffee order.

“What time is it?” I ask as he sits next to me.

“About five. It’s still early, you’re fine.”

I nod. “Any news from the guys?” I ask, checking my phone, hoping to see a text, but there’s nothing.

His eyes narrow at me as his tone turns cold. “You mean my brother?”

“Well, yeah, your brother, Asher, Jax? They’re together, right?” I look at him, and I swear he’s annoyed at me.

“No, there’s nothing from my brother Brooke.” He gets up and walks away from me. I put the coffee down on the table, turning my body to look at his.

“Hey, what’s going on? I can tell you’re angry with me, and I don’t know why.”

He turns around, and his face looks earnest but conflicted. “I’m only going to ask this once, Brooke, and I’ll accept your answer, but I need to know. Do you have feelings for Chase?”

Do I?

After everything that’s happened?

The truth is I’m so angry and confused with everything I haven’t been able to figure that out.

Can you fall out of feelings from someone that quick?

He may not deserve my love, but does that mean he no longer has it?

Does it matter if I do because I want to try things with Nate, and if I say yes, then I don’t know?

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