Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 443

He looked at her with a kind of determination that reminded one of burning bridges behind

oneself.

He was betting – betting on whether or not she harbored any feelings for him.

But what choice did Sherilyn have? Her eyes, clear and distinct in their black and white, nodded slightly as she tiptoed.

Okay,”

The soft press of her lips against his, a kiss that was tentative, barely beginning before it

ended.

Yet, from a spark can come a wildfire.

Gilbert quickly wrapped his arms around her back, pulling her tightly against him, as if wishing he could merge her into his very being.

Then, he opened his mouth.

“Ouch.”

This wasn’t a kiss. It was more of a bite.

Sherilyn winced in pain, frowning. “Gilbert, that hurts.”

“Does it?”

Gilbert cradled the back of her head, releasing her as he caught his breath. Upon inspection, her lips were swollen.

in a slight annoyance, gently caressing

“I’m sorry.”

just a brief lapse

cradling her face, his voice deep and entangled with a hint of severity, contradictory, much

you can’t walk away

her lightly for each word

you a chance to leave, and you chose to stay. Now,

him, shaking her head, “I never wanted

Damn!

feel as if they were worth more than a thousand sweet nothings and

15.00”

missed appointment, blossomed again

the last bit of defiance, “Alright,

lips curved in a smile.

lifted her into his arms, her toes barely touching the tops of his

keep a stern face, “Be serious,

Sherilyn held onto his

annoyance, “I gave you the option to leave, but you chose to stay. This time,

no rebuttal, only nodding

honest, being with me wasn’t entirely forced on

she take the perfect opportunity to leave

was still too shallow… enough

man quibble with

“Sherilyn.”

her in his arms, he lifted her, “I will make you love me more,

asked her, “Do

dark eyes, there was a rare clarity, as