Chapter 46

• Josh and his words—poison that seeped slowly, clouding what little clarity Ivy still clung to. Especially when she looked into his eyes, blue as an endless ocean, pulling her under until she could no longer find the surface.
• “What do you mean?” Ivy froze, her heart racing faster than the night wind cutting against her skin. And she knew—whatever answer she gave… would change everything.
• “I want to be with you. Tonight. Maybe… until morning?” Josh brushed his thumb over her lips, still damp from his kiss. The touch was featherlight, teasing, and when he pressed just below her bottom lip, it coaxed her mouth open.