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I laughed A harsh, jarring sound that made Kyle flinch “In the end, it didn’t matter I lost the baby, and there’s no chance I’ll have another one But he dropped me on my ass after that Took off for so After the e, I couldn’t bear to stay in LA Dad had just died, and Gavin had left me I was a mess So I decided to come back here Put all that behind ripped the glass of sparkling water so tightly thatto look at Kyle, scared of what I’d see

“So, I’m sorry I acted like such a jerk when you came out to see me I used you because I knew you cared aboutabout ood The way you looked at me The way you touched me Gavin never looked atto trap him when he had pinned me down for years”

It was my turn to stare out toward the darkened yard The sun had set, and the solar lights Kyle had placed around the patio were glowing softly There was a hush around us as if ere in our own bubble I was terrified that by giving Kyle all of my secrets, he would hate me for them I wouldn’t blame him if he did

“I hate the choices I’vewith buying Mo you with Katie I want to do better for the people thatso horrible to you because I hated myself”

I didn’t realize I was crying until I felt Kyle’s hands onaway the wetness I turned to hi me, and I was astonished by what I saw there He looked atlike wonder

“I’h about myself to care about you I’m just so sor—”

He cut me off

By kissing me

His warTears coatedme

Finally, he pulled away, his lips swollen Then he got to his feet, holding out his hand I took it, and he pulledthe patio door behind us

Chapter 13