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.

could finish speaking, he had already pushed his way inside. I glared at him.

checked each room and inspected the windows before finally coming back to me. "I've checked. The doors and windows are secure, and there's nothing unusual in the house." At

Take a shower and get a good night's sleep," he said, patting my head and pinching my cheek. Seeing him

example for Ellie and partly to avoid making me feel

releasing me

the right words to say at the moment, but he should understand

without

definitely

romance, but he

choice but to

"Hm?" he responded.

"I want

a soft laugh.

I played it cool. "No, I'm just scared." To cover my embarrassment, I added, "You

I'm just across the hall. If there's any danger, just

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

even brighter. "You're not