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.

a slight annoyance, gently caressing her

“I’m sorry.”

was just a

face, his voice deep and entangled with a

you can’t walk

for each word he

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

leaned into him, shaking her

Damn!

words made Gilbert feel as if they were worth more than a thousand sweet nothings

15.00”

from her missed appointment, blossomed

her soft cheeks, holding onto the last bit of defiance,

in a smile. “Thank

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

a stern face, “Be serious, I’m talking about something important

held onto his shoulders, mimicking his

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

Sherilyn had no rebuttal, only

improved further, “To be honest, being with me wasn’t entirely forced

she take the perfect opportunity to

him was still too shallow… enough

why should a man quibble

“Sherilyn.”

he lifted her, “I will make you love me more, much

asked her, “Do you

dark eyes, there was a rare clarity, as if one could