Chapter Twenty-Three
In a daze, I held onto Jax’s arm as we rolled to the front. I couldn’t take my eyes off him as he bent down to untie my skates. He was the one. This beautiful, sweet boy who lived a hard life, yet still managed to see the fun in life was the one I’d searched for in the shadows of my dreams.
I slid my fingers into his silky hair then down his smooth cheek. He gazed up, clear blue eyes reflecting the pure joy I felt just at touching him.
He smiled wide and jumped up to put on his jeans. Plopping down next to me, he cupped my cheek. His thumb traced the top of my cheekbone. Dark lashes drifted down as he gazed at my now puffy lips. I held my breath, waiting. He was going to kiss me again.
I wanted him to kiss me, to take me in his arms and never let go. I couldn’t e
