Landon’s Back

Kieran laughed. He raised his head and locked eyes with me. ‘Still won’t admit you are jealous?’ I saw my own reflection in his eyes. ‘Amiyah, tell me the truth, are you in love with me?’ He planted both arms around my head. I couldn’t look away. His eyes took on the heat and intensity of a searchlight. I swallowed. I didn’t want to lie to him, but the truth would probably hurt him. Kieran pecked me on the forehead. ‘Never mind.’ His voice was gentle. ‘I’ll ask again another time. Or you can tell me once you are ready with an answer.’ He lay down next to me with an arm around my shoulders. I closed my eyes. My mind was a mess. It was a simple question, but the answer wasn’t a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ I clearly had feelings for him. Otherwise, why would I get so upset over the photo of his ex-girlfriend? But I was so not ready to commit. Landon destroyed my confidence. I was afraid of getting hurt again. If Kieran was still carrying a torch for Sarah, I would forever be treated as the subs