Chapter Twenty-One
VADA
The moment his lips touched mine, I was transported back to the first time we kissed. He tasted so good and memories of our week together were front and center in my head. I’d been anticipating this moment, wondering if it’d ever happen, and now that it has, I’m more scared than ever.
“Vada…” he says my name in a pleading drawl. “Please tell me you want this as much as I do.”
I do. I want it so bad.
“I don’t want to hurt you again, Ethan,” I say, softly. “I don’t know what I can offer you.”
“You.” He presses his lips against mine again, silently pleading for me to give us a chance. “I only need you.”
I release a moan as our bodies press together and his hand wraps around my neck and holds us there, waiting for my response.
“Say yes, Vada…” he begs as his mou
