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Category:
Romance
Publisher: Indie Published
Type: Fiction
Pages: 37
Copyright: Feb 28, 2020
Price: $0.99 (eBook)
Can the biggest mistake of Aly’s life turn into the promise of new love?
When Alyssa wakes up in a strange place at school, she can’t remember what happened the previous night. A new friend, Justin, offers to help her out. As she makes discoveries that force her to accept a different reality, she finds herself drawn to Justin for a number of reasons.
Can the biggest mistake of Aly’s life turn into the promise of new love?
Excerpt
To think she had been all over some guy she didn’t even know, it was so unreal. “I, I’m sorry. I can’t—”
She turned away and left the house. On the lawn, she tried to breathe slowly to prevent the knot from rising any further.
“Hey, you all right?” Justin was at her side in what seemed like seconds.
She shook her head.
“Can you breathe?” At her gasp, he touched her shoulder then moved a hand to her back. “Just focus on breathing. Don’t think about anything else.” After her breathing slowed, he said, “You panicked, that’s all.”
“Really. You’re a genius.”
He frowned.
She shrugged. “What if I did do that with him? Everything he said… none of that is like me. It doesn’t make sense.”
“Maybe you liked Brendan. You talked for a while.”
“I wouldn’t act like that.”
“How do you know how you would act in that situation? If you were really into someone?”
“I don’t. But I’m usually smarter. I wouldn’t just do that with anyone, someone I don’t know.”
“That makes sense, but maybe it wasn’t as bad as you think.”
“What are you saying?”
“I don’t see the problem.”
“You wouldn’t understand. You’re used to that kind of life, sleeping with utter strangers and all. Taking risks.”
He lifted a brow. “Alyssa, I only mean that I don’t understand why you’re upset. Brendan can be trusted. And he’s not the type you’re talking about. He hasn’t been with many women.”
“How can you know that?”
“He’s my friend.”
“And you’re ridiculously loyal!” When she turned away, he grabbed her arm so that she faced him. He was very close now, too close for comfort. She shivered, an odd response, but she knew it wasn’t due to fear.
“I’m not taking sides,” he said softly. “I just know him. That’s the only reason I can give to keep you from freaking out. I can assure you he’s a good guy. I can’t prove it. I just know.”
“It’s hard to know someone that well. People are surprising sometimes…”
“Maybe, but I’ve known him for a long time. He can be trusted.”
“If so, then why isn’t he here? How did I end up outside? Why can’t I remember it, or him?” She swallowed hard, fighting the power of uncertainty.
He gently cupped her face with his hands. “I don’t know. But I promise we’ll figure it out… together. Okay?”
She nodded, suddenly drawn to his conviction and tender care. For a brief moment, it didn’t matter who she had possibly been with that night. The young man before her seemed to be all that was important. She felt both intrigued and comforted by his presence. Then, it seemed her body was leaning toward him of its own volition. His gaze fell to her mouth and she began to tremble before he set his lips to hers. Her hands grasped his shirt, and she detected a set of fine muscles there.
Sure, she’d been kissed before, but never like this. His kiss was a wonder not often spoken of, an exploration of certainty and passion. As she melted into his arms, she wondered why no one had described it to her before, the insistent thud of her heart or the warmth in her stomach, the way her fingers itched to touch or pull him closer. How could lips provide such comfort yet also a passage into a world she hadn’t known before but yearned for now? How could a man be as careful as he was, eager yet cautious as he explored her with lips and tongue? She hadn’t heard of such a thing. Was it possible that this man, who seemed to consider her feelings in every way, could be trusted? And God, to be desired by him was a gift.
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