Chapter 34

“You have no idea what hearing you say that means to me,” he said huskily and Elena almost grinned at the emotion in his voice, “Do you think we should give the date another try? I promise I won’t screw it up this time,”

Elena smiled, “Maybe, but not yet. I’m not letting you off easy. Besides, It’s Elijah and Lexi’s wedding… I don’t want us to take the attention away from them,”

Chandler nodded, but the desire in his eyes as he stared at her told a different story. It seemed to burn away her clothes and Elena shifted in her seat, unable to deny the fact that she wanted the same thing and felt the same way.

“Fine,” said Chandler finally, “We’ll let them have their wedding, and then I’m all yours.”

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Grayson Kendrick was a handsome man, Elena observed when they finally arrived at their destination. His head was filled with mostly white hair and so was his beard, but he was still strong and good looking. He was tall with broad shoulders, a strong nose, a