Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 240

My heart started to race, pounding in my chest... I had been the one who wanted to flirt and test him, but now that he was actually responding, I found myself losing my nerve.

I breathed heavily and only managed to stammer, "Brandon, you..."

However, he took a step forward, cutting off my words and instinctively making me step back.

With that single step, he was no longer standing at the door, but rather inside my room. I found myself pressed against the shoe cabinet, both of us still holding the bowl of oatmeal.

I had to admit, he had impressive control. Despite the tugging and pulling between us, the oatmeal hadn't spilled a drop.

My heart was racing, nearly pounding out of my chest, but Brandon didn't say anything. He just stood there, incredibly close, staring at me.

I couldn't bring myself to meet his gaze. A wave of regret washed over me as I wondered why I had thought it was a good idea to provoke him.

Lisa had encouraged me, but she had also warned me that men couldn't resist being teased. I acted on a whim and did something stupid. But what was done was done. Regret was useless now.

I handle Brandon. I could tell he was affected, that my little

to contain himself. It was evident

on

here. You can go now," I said

move

"Bran-"

His voice was low and hoarse, like

of breaking down, and an indescribable sensation was rising

*Hmm?"

never expected to see this side of myself. It was so embarrassing. Brandon's Adam's apple bobbed

rumbled in my ear. "Don't say a

understand what he

he continued in a voice even more hoarse. I'm afraid... I

implying he

to keep me still, but he moved closer and