Faith Livingston has only ever known pain. With a past that she tries to keep hidden, she has a hard time trusting or loving anybody. That is until she meets Seth Jacobs. After sharing one night together, he walks away from her. She tucks her feelings for him away but soon realizes he is all she ever wanted.
Seth Jacobs has been unhappily married for five years but guilt forces him to stay with Krystal. When Faith steps into his life, his world is turned upside down and though he knows he can’t have her, thoughts of her consume him.
“I’ve thought about this the entire time we weren’t together. The night we first slept together I memorized how it felt having you in my arms. I thought I’d never have the chance again.
Yet here I am, holding the girl of my dreams. I don’t know how I can ever make up to you what I did, but I promise you I’ll try. I’m not going anywhere.”
“I think we’re even, Seth. I haven’t been much better. I was such a bitch and selfish. What matters is that we’re together now. I’m not gonna lie. I’m still scared. What I feel for you, I can’t even describe it in words. I’ve never felt anything like it before. That’s why I ran. I was overwhelmed by these all-consuming feelings. I’m not strong enough to stay away from you though. I need you like a junkie needs his next fix. You are my drug, Seth.”
“Drug, huh? Well you’re my favorite addiction as well. I get drunk off your kisses and I don’t ever want that feeling to go away. No matter what, I’m here. I’m not going anywhere. You’re stuck with me, whether you like it or not.”
“I like that very much actually.”
“Goodnight, Peach. I love you.” I smile at his endearment. It’s the first time he’s ever called me that and I have to admit I like it.
“What’s up with the nickname?” I’m curious.
“Every time I kiss you I’m reminded of peaches. You taste like them. And you live in Georgia. It’s perfect.”
“I love it.” I smile at him.
Exhaustion takes over and I snuggle closer to Seth. His arms and legs are wrapped around me holding me tight. He’s just as afraid of me running as I am of him leaving. I feel it in the way he holds me. It’s gonna take some time to convince him that I’m here to stay.
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