Booker Reed & Cara Evelyn Lila was avoiding him. Booker had expected it because they’d fought, and despite her unruly temper, there was little Lila hated more than fighting with him. But that left Booker adrift in a school of vampires, with nothing to ground him, and he found himself drawing closer and closer to the outcast girl they’d encountered their first night at the school. Cara. Lizzy’s roomate. It had started as a way to check on Lizzy. The girl saw his friend daily, but it was more than that now. He liked her. He liked the way her honey eyes sparkled when he made her laugh. He liked the way her shoulder brushed his as they walked the halls. He more than liked the thought of running his fingers through the thick layers of her hair. And the worst part was the soft rose-pink blush that made her cheeks glow and pushed Cara to duck her head when their eyes locked for a second too long, because it made him want to pull her into a hug, and kiss the rise of her cheekbone. This was more than the desire to take her to bed. Or tug her into an alcove and bring them both pleasure. It was feeling, and emotion, and Booker had felt the pain of a broken heart before. The smart move was to retreat now, before he no longer had a choice... but then she’d laugh, and he’d almost kiss the sound from her lips. She’d tuck a wisp of hair that had escaped her braid behind her ear, and he’d almost lean forward to kiss the soft curve of her neck. She’d smack at his shoulder in playful disapproval of a joke that was making her eyes glow with mirth, and he’d almost catch her hand and bring the palm to his lips. Almost. But in the meantime, he’d catch her hand and lace their fingers together instead. Delight in the soft, rose-pink blush that spread across her cheeks, and wonder how many ‘almosts’ he’d be able to get away with. Hey there! Do you like my writing? Feel like supporting me so I can write some more? Check out my debut fantasy novel ‘Changeling’. It’s available in Ebook at all your favourite online retailers, and in Paperback, and Hardcover from Amazon. Would you like to check out some more of my writing for free?
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