Chapter 27Jase stood stock still and stared. Garrett’s posture turned stiff. Did he plan to take the words back? Jase gave him a second. Then two. Jase wouldn’t force Garrett into something he didn’t want. He’d said they needed to wait thirty days, and even though only four days remained of the time constraint, Jase didn’t want to push.
Garrett stood ramrod straight, his mouth closed. Jase recognized the desire and hesitation in Garrett’s gaze. Jase leaned in, keeping his movements slow. This was really happening. The hair on his arms stood on edge. The kiss would be the first of what he hoped would be many.
Jase needed to step in a little further, but he stopped. As much as he longed to believe what he saw in Garrett’s expression, Jase’s overpowering need to not wreck what they already
