Chapter Fourteen
Jessa
“You know, Jessa, life ain’t worth livin’ if you refuse to take chances.” Stone stared right back into my eyes with defiance. “And you’re completely wrong about me. You’re making assumptions, none of which are correct.”
“I don’t think I’m wrong at all.” I wasn’t going to fall for anything else the man had to say. “Can you honestly tell me that you haven’t had the same thoughts as me? What if you fall in love with me, and I don’t reciprocate your love?”
Shrugging, he said with stark honesty, “That’s a chance I’m willing to take.”
“Well, I’m not.” I knew the type of man he was, even if he refused to see himself as such. “People who come from money aren’t often satisfied with what they possess. They always seem to be looking for what they can get next.”
“Let me cl
