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.

by keeping my cool could I handle Brandon. I could tell he was affected, that

struggling to contain himself. It was evident from the

on his

can go now," I said

didn't move or

"Bran-"

He interrupted me. His voice was low and hoarse,

were on the verge of breaking down, and an

*Hmm?"

was so embarrassing. Brandon's Adam's apple bobbed rapidly under my gaze. The next moment, he used his other hand to cup my head, pressing it

rumbled in my

understand what he

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

eyes widened. I wondered if he was implying he had those kinds of thoughts

stroked my hair to keep me still, but