Chapter 48

Ethan's warm breath brushed against my ear and cheek. I had always been incredibly sensitive, and having someone whisper right next to my ear made me blush so hard that even my ears felt like they were on fire. He wrapped his arms around me and lowered his head, brushing his lips against my cheek. His deep eyes seemed to hold a galaxy of stars, drawing me in with a magnetic force that made escape impossible. As his thin lips inched closer to mine, I froze, as though I was under a spell. Clutching his belt, I stood frozen in place and held my breath. There was no way my heart wouldn't flutter when I encountered a man who had once left me utterly mesmerized. I couldn't forget him because, during my youth, I had met someone as amazing as him, and even after starting over, I couldn't escape him. I felt as if I was caught in a love-stricken net, and before I knew it, I was completely ensnared. I felt a flutter of anticipation as our lips were about to meet. Right then, the door beh