Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 327

Brandon rubbed his forehead against mine. "But I really miss you. I miss you so much..."

He took my hand and pressed it against his warm, intimate spot.

I pulled my hand back sharply and quickly hid it behind me. Seeing my panic, he chuckled softly. "Don't you want it?"

"I don't. Not at all. I'm tired and just want to sleep." I pushed him away and fumbled for the keys.

I couldn't find the keys in my flustered state, so after a while, he retrieved them for me.

"You're such a little scaredy-cat," he whispered close to my ear.

I felt a flush spread over my body. It was as if his warmth was contagious.

Brandon unlocked the door, but just as I was about to go in, he pulled me back. "You really don't want me to come in?"

"No, I don't." I couldn't even look at him.

had already pushed his way inside. I glared at him.

"I've checked. The doors and windows are secure, and there's nothing unusual in the

get a good night's sleep," he said, patting my head and pinching my cheek. Seeing him like this, I suddenly didn't want him to leave or to

hometown was partly to set an example for Ellie and partly to avoid making me feel awkward, especially since we

releasing me and turning

held him back. I couldn't find the right words to say at the moment, but he

looked at me without moving and pretended to be

was definitely

might be inexperienced in romance, but he

to

"Hm?" he responded.

him lightly. "I want you to

didn't play along but let out a soft laugh. "So, you've decided you

cover my embarrassment, I added, "You made me anxious with all that checking. Everything was fine

across the hall. If there's any danger, just shout."

and gave up. "What if I just want you to

even brighter. "You're not angry