Status Updates From Wyatt's Stand (Colebrook Si...

She hadn’t been this happy in a long time. It felt foreign, but that only made her appreciate it all the more, because she knew how precious it was. Without a doubt she loved that man, and each day it seemed she drew him more out of his shell. He’d opened up to her so much last night; she hadn’t felt this close to anyone other than John.

A sense of masculine pride filled him in knowing that he’d satisfied her. Closing his eyes, he savored the peace inside him. For years he’d shut himself off from others but with Austen his heart was wide open. There were no words needed as he held her, basking in the quiet comfort of her presence.

Part of him was still stunned that Austen wanted him, but he wasn’t going to stop this. He couldn’t. Somehow, against all odds, she’d wormed her way into his heart, and he’d damn well be worthy of her, be the kind of man she’d be proud to have at her side.

I didn’t see you coming, Wyatt. When I moved here, the last thing I expected was to become interested in someone.”
“Is that what you are? Interested?”
“Extremely interested. I’m not the only one, right?”
“You couldn’t tell while I was kissing you last night?”
Oh, his voice while he said it, all low and gravelly. It made her insides melt. “Just wanted to confirm.

She hid a smile, angled her body to face him and took a step closer, enjoying that they were eye to eye. “So, did this qualify as a date?” “I…” “Because if it did, then you need to kiss me goodnight.”