He stared at her without saying a word. Not so much as a blink of an eyelash.
Her heart zoomed faster. It was good she knew, but honesty might have landed her in trouble.
Did he hate her?
Probably not.
Did he not know what to say right now?
Probably. She hadn’t known either.
Her skin buzzed that she should have kept her lips sealed. Her body began to tremble in the silence, but then finally he broke through whatever spell he’d been under as he asked, “You love me?”
Was he upset? She hoped not—but she had to follow through and tell the truth. “Yes,” she admitted freely. “Maybe if I show you my heart, you might love me back one day.”
He traced her arm while he said her name, “Anna Camila Aussa…”
His voice trailed off. Her body sparked with electricity from his caress. “I like my new last name.”
He stood and kissed her cheek. Her lips ached wondering why he avoided them. “I will take my vows seriously and treasure your heart. I hope one day I’m worthy of you.”
Seriously? Leo was perfect. She tilted her head and stared at him. How could he not know this? “You already are. You don’t have to change anything.”
He cupped her face. “I need… I need time but please don’t close up on me. Wait for me?”
That was okay. They had their whole lives ahead of them. And of course he needed time. He hadn’t known she was anything other than his secretary until the night before the wedding. She gave a quick nod. “I can do that, Leo.”
He offered his hand to get up. She stood on her own while he said, “Good, now let’s go sailing.”
Her lips ached that there had been no kiss, but then he tugged her into his body and the storm brewing inside her dissipated in an instant.
His kiss made her believe one day he might love her too. As she wrapped her hands in his thick hair, she let out a sigh as he pressed harder against her.
If she shook off her fears and gave Leo time, perhaps everything would work out. She had nothing to fear.
