Songbird (Songbird, #1) (2014)
“The cool air was refreshing and helped clear my head as I leaned against the railing, looking out over the manicured lawns. The balcony was long enough that the other people out there taking a cigarette break and talking couldn’t see my face, and I couldn’t hear what they were saying.
I felt completely alone, as my head swam with what Patrick had just said. The knot in my stomach tightened and then a wracking sob escaped me, and I broke down.
Why was I so upset? It was what I had suspected deep... down anyway. How could someone like Riley be interested in me for anything other than a bit of fun while he was in town? But I was upset, really upset, and I had to admit to myself why: I was falling for this guy. It had only been a few days, but my every waking moment had either been spent with him or thinking about him. His face was there when I closed my eyes, and his smile, his laugh … I could feel his lips against mine even after we had said goodnight and I had climbed into bed.
I took a steadying breath and berated myself, “Good one, Tara.MoreLess
I felt completely alone, as my head swam with what Patrick had just said. The knot in my stomach tightened and then a wracking sob escaped me, and I broke down.
Why was I so upset? It was what I had suspected deep... down anyway. How could someone like Riley be interested in me for anything other than a bit of fun while he was in town? But I was upset, really upset, and I had to admit to myself why: I was falling for this guy. It had only been a few days, but my every waking moment had either been spent with him or thinking about him. His face was there when I closed my eyes, and his smile, his laugh … I could feel his lips against mine even after we had said goodnight and I had climbed into bed.
I took a steadying breath and berated myself, “Good one, Tara.MoreLess
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