But it dawned on me that was what I really had been going for this whole time. I wasn't just looking for my brother to want me. That wasn't enough. I wanted him to need me. Like I needed him. The reality of that settled over me as I lay in his arms and my body started to shake. Suddenly I wanted to be even closer to him. I was desperate for it. But that wasn't really possible. He was already hugging me tightly. How could I get any closer than that?
Rolling backward, I felt Teddy shift. He didn't split away from me, and I felt his arm slide across my belly as I turned myself onto my back. It left a trail of sparks where his skin touched mine. Breathing heavily, I noticed my heart was racing. Wow. That was quick. His eyes fluttered open, and when he saw me staring at him, he smiled. Oh bles
