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Ground, open up, and swallow me now.
I check his body for any signs of pain, roaming around his ribs and stomach. He shakes softly, his face hidden so I can’t see his expression.
“Are you laughing or crying?” I step back, tipping my head to the side and crossing my arms.
He looks up, tears in his eyes and his mouth open as he laughs.
“Jerk.” I shove him.
He stumbles back a step before he rights himself and loops his arm around my waist, pulling me toward him. The movement is so fast, it almost gives me whiplash.
“Not a jerk, just getting you back for beating me.” He winks, and I melt into a puddle of lovesick goo.
I don’t think I’ll ever come back from this. From now on, just call me Tristan’s Puddle.
“That wasn’t nice,” I whisper as my heart echoes in my ears.
“Sorry?” Humor shines in his eyes.
He’s not one bit sorry.
“Yeah, right,” I roll my eyes.
He stares at me, his smile in place. Then, he leans forward, lowering his lips to my ear.
“I really am sorry, but I don’t regret it. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be holding you like this.”
My breath catches, quaking pulsing through my insides. My legs weaken.
Tristan leans back, a challenge in his eyes as he stares at me. One of his eyebrows barely lifts, and it looks so sexy. He’s confident and all man. My hands land on his arms, feeling the muscles beneath his clothes. I don’t even realize I squeeze them until his lips quirk.
Everything shifts to slow-motion. His head bows down, inching at a turtle’s pace, yet I’m too caught up to realize what’s happening until he’s a breath away.
His breath mingles with mine. I can almost sense his warm lips on mine, and then he crashes into me.
“Whoa.” Tristan stumbles, tightening his hold on me, so I don’t land on my butt.
Once we’ve got our footing, he turns and glares at someone.
“Sorry,” Toby chuckles.
He looks between us and shakes his head.
“Right,” Tristan mumbles, his jaw tight.
What in the world almost happened? Were we about to kiss?
Yes, Sage, you could practically taste his minty champagne-laced breath.
“I didn’t mean to make you trip. Hi, Sage.”
“Hi, congratulations.” I snap out of my daze and smile.
I take a deep breath and will my heart to slow the heck down.
“Yeah, congrats.” Tristan seems to also return to his senses.
“Thanks. We’ll take pictures after dinner.” He walks away with a wide grin.
