CHAPTER SIXTEEN

He kisses me back, his hand anchoring my head to his mouth, gripping my hip with the other.

I feel the tightening in my core, wanting to kiss every possible surface of his skin, but knowing I can’t yet.I’m breathless, forcing myself to pull away, my mouth tingling in aftershock from the kiss.

"How did you know?" I ask as he leads me up the walkway, his hand in mine.

"What?"

I lean down and pick up a lilac, cradling it in my palm.

"That this is my favorite flower. Did Kel tell you?"

He takes a step back, his eyes first filling with confusion and then with sheer excitement.

"Really, beautiful?"

I nod, my face stretching in happiness.

His eyes lock on to mine and he pulls me into him, wrapping an arm around my waist. The sweetest of kisses is pressed to my temple.

"Ever since yesterday, I’ve noticed you always smell like lilacs, Sophia. It’s intoxicating and sweet, making it impossible for me to stay away from you."

Oh, my. How can a guy like this exist and actually like me? My