Chapter 69

She was attracted to his mind as to his killer body and handsome face, and she knew in that moment that no matter what happened, Cedric was going to be a huge part of her life. Yes, there had been pain, but he'd changed her life forever, and that wasn't something anyone would forget.

“So what do you think?” he asked.

“It’s nice,” she told him. “Although, I'm a bit surprised that you are making all these changes. You hate being here,”

Cedric lowered his head, “Actually I've been thinking of spending more time here…. Much more than I do in the city,” When he looked up again and his eyes met hers, Anna's breath caught in the throat. He smiled at her, but his eyes were full of emotion, although she wasn't sure which. Pain? Regret? Joy?

She had to change the topic, “This isn’t new.” She said, and ran a hand across the edge of the pool table, over the well-worn felt.

“No, it's not.” Cedric followed her with those dark, inquisitive eyes, making her ultra-awa