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.

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 that

hospital. You must be exhausted. Take a shower and get a good night's sleep," he

partly to set an example for Ellie

releasing

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

me without moving and

was definitely playing

but he was

but to speak up, "I've changed

"Hm?" he responded.

him lightly. "I

a soft laugh. "So, you've decided you want me after

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

everything's okay. You can sleep peacefully. Besides, I'm just across the hall. If there's any danger, just shout." Brandon really knew how to

and gave up.

grew even brighter. "You're not angry