Standing quiet for several long minutes, Gabrielle contemplated what Elexis had said.
His walls. The walls he'd built around himself to keep safe. From harm. From heartbreak. Could she help him with that?
Would it help break down her walls?
A thought slammed into her, nearly knocking her over. The thought that she had gone from not caring about Damien's heartaches to wanting to understand him and his secrets, left her somewhat baffled.
When did that happen? It wasn't the first time she'd wondered that. But there it was, staring at her, jumping up and down, waving at her.
And she knew exactly when it happened.
The moment they kissed. Or was it long before that?
It was long before that. In Afghanistan.
Take the plunge, Gabbie. He's worth it, you
