Chapter 60:

TESSA

Our kiss deepened, not rushed, just exploring and savoring each other at our own pace. When his lips pulled away, he stroked my face with his thumb.

"Deal with this and stop running."

"Give me a minute before we start that conversation," I said.

My head still wasn’t completely clear. Pushing against his chest, I stepped out from the space between his body and the wall.

Only then did I notice