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.

forced myself to stay calm because only by keeping my cool could I handle Brandon. I could tell he was affected, that my little stunt

himself. It was evident from

out on his

can go now," I said

move

"Bran-"

His voice was low and

all my nerves were on the verge of breaking

*Hmm?"

It was so embarrassing. Brandon's Adam's apple

deep voice rumbled in my ear. "Don't say

understand what he

move, and don't speak," he continued in a voice even more hoarse. I'm afraid... I might not be able to hold

if he was implying he had those kinds of thoughts about

good." His large hand stroked my hair to keep me still,