It was heart-shattering. Erin’s chest felt as though it would burst open, her heart pounding against her ribs so violently she thought it might be heard. His lips were pressed softly against hers, unmoving at first, but the stillness alone was too much for her. Her body had frozen like stone, yet inside she was in complete chaos, every nerve alive with shock and confusion.
“Erin…”
It was Will’s voice again, closer this time, only a few steps away.
“I’m coming…” Erin gasped before she realized what she had just said.
Her eyes widened in horror. She had answered, revealing her presence. The mistake clawed at her nerves, and she quickly shut her mouth tight, willing herself into silence. But before she could process what to do, Xander moved again. His lips returned to hers, firmer this ti
