Claiming Callie: Part two (33 page)

Authors: Paige Rion

BOOK: Claiming Callie: Part two

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A gust of wind makes her shiver—
or is it just him?
—as she leans close, glancing at his lip
s, giving him the invitation. He reaches out and grips the back of her head and brings his mouth down to hers. This kiss is different than their first. It
’
s spontaneous, raw, and full of emotion.

He brushes his lips over hers softly, then again with more p
assion. She melts into him, forgetting where she is, forgetting everything except his lips on hers and how he seems to be made for kissing her.

Angling his head, he deepens the kiss, erasing all thought. All questions. Callie can
’
t think about Maya, their
fake relationship, his parents, or hers. Her thoughts are only of him.

His hands move to her waist, just under her coat. Shuddering, his touch demands she can
’
t be anywhere but in this moment. Her breathing hitches and just as she feels she
’
s falling off t
he edge of something wonderful, dangerous, and exciting, he pulls away slightly and leans his forehead against hers.

“Callie.” His voice is a whisper, and she
’
s never loved the sound of her name so much.

His lips find hers again, as if staying away isn
’
t a
choice, but a punishment. His hands move slightly higher, stroking the small of her back, covering her with goose bumps, and spinning her world on its axis.

Everything shifts. Her stomach plummets and her scalp prickles with the knowledge that she is fall
ing. Hard.

There
’
s no doubt in her mind. Even through the drug of his kiss, she knows with complete certainty. As sure as she would plummet off this rooftop if she stood and jumped, Callie is falling for Dean.

Or maybe she has already fallen.

Maybe it
’
s
too late.