Chapter 19
Delia’s pulse raced. She was caught in the tides of desire and emotion. She meant what she said—she couldn’t turn away from what they had. Yet, it didn’t change the muddled reality of their situation. She heard Garrett’s words—that he wanted a chance to make this work. But he still had an entire life in Seattle. She couldn’t help but wonder if he’d change his mind once he got back home. She could only guess at how different his world there was from here. Diamond Creek’s only claim to worldly came from its breathtaking beauty and world-class wilderness.
Garrett’s hand threaded into her hair, shivers chasing in the wake of his touch. She looked up to find his eyes on her—dark and compelling. He spoke her name—a gruff whisper—before his lips crashed against hers. There were kisse
