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.

keeping my cool could I handle Brandon. I could tell he was affected, that my little stunt had

to contain himself.

on

here. You can go now," I said this sentence

didn't move

"Bran-"

low and hoarse, like a

the verge of

*Hmm?"

never expected to see this side of myself. It was so embarrassing. Brandon's Adam's apple bobbed rapidly under my gaze. The next

my ear. "Don't say

understand what he

he continued in a voice even more hoarse. I'm afraid... I might not be

wondered if he was implying he

good." His large hand stroked my hair to