His skin was so hot, and she felt his heart racing beneath her palms. Was it beating so hard because he’d pushed a thigh between hers or because he promised to tell her how he felt? Either way, she waited for him to speak.“I’m falling for you, Ciera.”She trembled, and he touched her lower back with the tips of his fingers, drawing her into his chest. Ciera tried rearranging her legs but managed to spread them just enough to feel his erection against her mound. Desire coiled in her belly. This wasn’t the time to get distracted. She touched her lips to his throat and shut her eyes.“Whether that’s because I want a woman in my life or something different, I feel like I love you.”She made a small choked sound, terrified but swept away. “Nathan, we—”“Shh,” he whispered in the dark. “I love you. I told you’re special, and it’s true. I loved Melly’s mom, but she didn’t need me. She wouldn’t have needed Melly, not really. I know she loved me, and she loved Melly.
