One Night 3 One Night with her Bodyguard Noelle Adams

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always adored you, even though I knew you weren t allowed. I can t help it. I just can t help it. I
adore everything about you. I just adore you, Claire.
She wasn t sure what she d expected maybe some sort of initial expression of interest. She
certainly didn t expect this, and the wave of feeling drowned her. It was too much. She hid her face in
his chest and clutched at his shirt.
His arms went around her automatically, tightening with strength and comfort she needed.
I just need a minute, she managed to gasp, still unable to raise her head but afraid he would
think she was withdrawing from him.
I know.
It was a less than a minute when she was able to straighten up, capable of meeting his eyes
and speaking again. If you feel that way, then why did you leave me this morning?
He dropped his arms from her waist and his expression changed. Because it s just not as
simple as that. Being with you even in the initial stages of a relationship would completely change
my life. I would have to quit my job and find a new one. Your father pays for this place for my mother
did you know that? It s one of the benefits of the job. I could never afford it myself. I would have to
find somewhere new for her, and it would never be so good for her. Do you understand? It wouldn t
be a normal dating relationship for me. It would change everything.
She stared at him, the hope she d been feeling suddenly crashing into heartache again. I& I
understand. I hadn t thought about all that, but I understand. That s asking too much. I would never be
worth all that for you.
He choked on a rough sound. Of course, you would be worth it. But we d just be starting out.
I m not foolish enough to expect you to feel the same way I do. I know we d have to begin casually.
I d never put pressure on you to make it serious so soon. Last night was incredible, but I never should
have let it happen. I just don t know how I can upend my entire life and my mother s life and at the
same time risk& risk my heart that way. He lifted a hand to stroke her cheek with his knuckles. I d
never get over it. I just can t take that risk.
She stared at him blindly, trying to process what she d just heard.
You understand, don t you, honey? Michael asked hoarsely. I never wanted to hurt you. I
get that you might think it would be crazy for us not to have more nights like last night. But it would be
so much more for me than just dating you. I don t think I can do it.
She was almost panting now as so many different powerful emotions vied for control inside
her. Finally, frustration won out. She grabbed his shoulders and tried to shake him although he was
so much bigger than her it was a futile effort. You idiot! You absolute idiot!
He grabbed her wrists and pulled them down as she tried to shake him some more. Claire,
what s gotten into you? He was stronger than her, so he managed to stop her flailing. Believe it or
not, I m not inclined to share my personal feelings and that wasn t exactly easy for me to say. You re
really calling me an idiot?
Because you are an idiot. What if I want more from you too?
He took her face in his hands. I know we re really good together. And, after last night, you
know it too. But didn t you understand about how much more there is at stake for me?
Yes, I heard you. You re not hearing me. You re so caught up in your doomed saga that it
never even occurred to you that I might adore you too.
What did you say? He d frozen, all the tension inside him shuddering in his tight posture, in
his blue eyes.
She pulled her wrists out of his grip and took his hands instead, so their clasped hands were
held between their bodies. You heard me. I adore you too. Speaking of things that are hard for one to
do, do you have any idea how hard it was for me to come here to talk to you, after you d rejected me?
I& I almost couldn t do it. There s no other man in the world I would have gone against my nature for
no one except my dad. But I thought& I knew& you were worth it. Even though you re an idiot.
So what are you saying? He was always so quick that she knew how hard this had hit him,
since he couldn t seem to keep up with the conversation.
I m saying that this wouldn t be casual for me. It would be just as serious as it is for you. I m
in it all the way too.
You are?
She peered up at him, trying to read into the stunned awe on his face. Why is that so hard for
you to believe?
Because you re& you re you. And you could have any man you wanted.
Her mouth twisted in emotion as she realized he actually believed such a thing was true.
Even if that nonsense is right which it isn t it still wouldn t matter. Because the man I want is
you.
Are you sure? I m not romantic, charming, or particularly forthcoming about my feelings.
Something had changed in his demeanor, though. He wasn t doing such a good job holding himself
back. He d slid an arm around her waist and was combing the other hand through her hair. Plus, I m
way too old for you.
I don t want a charming, romantic talker. Too much talking makes me crazy. You know that.
Feeling like her battle had already been won, she let herself give him a sweet smile. And I don t
think you re too old. You can t be much more than forty.
He made a choking sound. Forty? I m not even thirty-fi He must have suddenly realized
she was teasing him. She hadn t been able to sustain her innocent smile. Damn it, Claire.
She laughed helplessly, and he pulled her into a tight hug.
Please stop making up ridiculous excuses, she said, muffled by his shirt. If you don t want [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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