Ashton grinne and raised her eyebrows. "I can't believe you're telling me a Vincent boy brought you to Grove, Alabama and not me." Shrugging, I returned her smile. "They're heard to resist." "Don't I know it."

Hello Rush," she said, breaking the silence. The sound of her voice almost sent me to my knees. God, I'd missed her voice. "Blaire," I managed to say, terrified that I'd scare her away just by speaking.

With Woods arms wrapped around me and the beat of his heart pressed against my chest, I knew he would hold me steady. If I ever fell, I’d have him to catch me.

For the first time, the object of what I want is more important than fulfilling my desires.

Blaire, tell me what you want me to do. I’ll do whatever it is you need.

Good because I want you too. Now. Forever. Just you

I know being with me is not easy. But I want you to understand no one has me, or has ever had me, except you.