Chapter 9. Promising Him a Kiss

"Are you serious? Winning him over is like, impossible," protested Denver with an eye roll.

"I knew you couldn't do it. Then forget me, Denver. I'm never going against my dad," said Sapphire with finality in her tone.

"That isn't an option," said Denver. He wasn't in love with her yet and she wasn't the only girl in the world, but Denver never gave up a challenge. He was attracted to her and liked her more than he should, so he definitely wanted to see where this feeling led him to.

"Then shock me, Denver, " challenged Sapphire with fire in her eyes.

"Fine. Denver Taylor never backs out of a challenge, Sapphire. You need to promise me one thing, then. The day I win your dad over, you will have to marry me," said Denver, the determination and fire in his eyes causing a shudder to run through her body.

"Done. I will marry you if you can win my dad over," she repeated slowly. Was the boy out of his mind? Her dad was as stubborn as a mule and, irrespecti