Page 93 of Easy Reunion

Because you don’t seem to want me here.I almost say the words out loud. But suddenly, my desire for a confrontation leaves me. I still have to drive, and I don’t want to crash my car into a tree as I’m sobbing out my heartbreak. I need to leave while I still have a chance. “If you want to see me tomorrow, you will,” I offer softly.

“Want?” he asks, as if confused. Lifting his head, there’s exhaustion written all over his face. “Kels, I always want you here. I…” His head drops down again.

“Yes?” My voice is hopeful.

He shakes his head, and my spirit plummets. Pulling out my keys, they jangle a little in my hands. “Good night, Ry.”

My hand’s on the doorknob when I feel the warmth of his body heat me better than the sweatshirt ever possibly could. My head crashes against the jamb. “You have to work,” I protest gently because although I hate myself for my weakness, for not knowing if he’s betrayed me, I can’t help but love the gentle way he turns my body around in his arms.

“No, what I have to do is take care of the woman I love,” he declares. Yanking my bag off one shoulder, he drops it to the floor. He pulls the keys out of the other and drops them as well. “Come with me.”

“Ry.” I dig in my heels, but he tugs a little harder, so I stumble against his warmth. I’ve been so cold all night that it’s like setting my skin on fire.

“Come on, sweetheart. Let’s go to bed for a little while. Once I know you’re resting, I’ll work.” And true to his word, Ry walks both of us to the master suite.

“Just let me go,” I whisper.

Ry stops dead in his tracks. Then slowly, he brushes his lips against mine, letting them linger for just a moment, and then he straightens to his full height and gives me the barest of smiles. “Never willingly.” Turning away, he pulls down the covers before motioning for me to climb in.

Later as I’m staring out the window at the moon with Ry’s soft breath echoing in my ear, I’ve found one of the worst feelings is loving a man who can break the promises he made while clasping you to his heart.