A False Start

I kissed my best friends little sister, and the world stood still. That night we were two perfect strangers, the towns grumpy recluse and a gorgeous girl in the back of a bar. Until we werent. Because Nadia Dalca isnt just some girl, shes the girl I cant have. Fourteen years younger than me and completely off-limits.

My plan is to stay away, but the universe keeps pushing us together. Its like some sort of cosmic joke, to give me a taste of something so electric so real that breathed life back into me. Because I can look, but I cant touch. Her sinful curves, her light-hearted laughter, her wild side Im addicted to every last bit of her.

And when she turns those sultry eyes on me, so full of longing and free of judgement? Ive always considered myself a strong man but, when she looks at me, Im weak. To give in to our connection would be a betrayal. Her brother is the only family she has left and, sad as it sounds, hes also my only friend.

But I kissed her again anyway. And now I cant stop.