Gavin\u2019s POV<\/p>\n
I hated that I was doing this, but the happy look on Judy\u2019s face was almost worth<\/p>\n
it. She was oddly beautiful when she smiled; it felt like it was a rarity to see, but I\u2019ve seen it a lot today. Doing her favorite things, eating her favorite foods, relaxing, and having fun\u2026 it was actually kind of nice. I never got to do this kind of thing before.<\/p>\n
When I was a kid, I stayed with my aunt for a weekend while my mother went on a drinking binge and my father was too busy with his work to really care about his son. My aunt was the one who took me to the theme park with her children and husband. It was the worst experience of my life, and I ended up spending the rest of the time in the car while they enjoyed themselves. All I wanted to do was go home\u2026 but I was stuck there. I never went back, and I never spent any time with my aunt again.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t even have any contact with her now.<\/p>\n
I never thought I would go back to one of these things\u2026 whether it\u2019s a theme park or a fair\u2026 I thought I would never catch myself stepping foot through the gates of anything with rides and games. But here I was, standing in line for a roller coaster while Judy stood excitedly by my side.<\/p>\n
The smile lighting up her face was almost worth it though, so I bit my tongue and waited until the line started to die down. Of course, I could use my Lycan power to get us to the front row, which I had told her countless times when we waited in line for the other rides. But she said that waiting in line was half the fun because then we got to people-watch and sightsee while waiting.<\/p>\n
She pointed out a few funny-looking people to me as we stood in line, and I couldn\u2019t help but laugh along with her.<\/p>\n
Once we reached the top of the line, my heart was admittedly beating fast against my chest. It wasn\u2019t like me to admit that I was afraid, and I won\u2019t admit it now. I kept a brave face as we walked towards our section and sat down. The attendant fastened our belts and lowered the lap bars. These seats were small and barely sat my large form. Judy looked so small beside me, but she had a bright smile on her face as she readied herself for the ride to start.<\/p>\n
I must have looked tense but I felt her small hand on my bicep, drawing my attention to her.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou hadn\u2019t breathed since we reached the front of the line,\u201d she told me, her tone<\/p>\n
soft and compassionate. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be okay. Just breathe.\u201d<\/p>\n
I hadn\u2019t realized she noticed, and I was embarrassed having been caught. I didn\u2019t want to tell her I was afraid\u2026was afraid of getting sick all over her and embarrassing myself again, and I was afraid of the large drop that was about to come. I didn\u2019t do well with stuff like this. swnovel<\/p>\n
I forced a smile, but even she saw that it didn\u2019t reach my eyes.<\/p>\n
She kept her eyes locked on mine and I saw a soft smile spreading out across her lips, making me melt even further. I found myself relaxing in the seat that wasn\u2019t made for my large frame and my muscles loosening as well.<\/p>\n
The rollercoaster started to move forward after the coaster and safety announcements. I immediately tensed again, but Judy didn\u2019t make me feel bad about it. She wrapped an arm around mine and rested her head on my shoulder.<\/p>\n
A strange sense of calm washed over me at that moment and I immiedalty started<\/p>\n
to relax, almost forgetting that I was in a death trap.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks for doing this,\u201d Judy said, peeking up at me through her long lashes. \u201cThis means a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her words left me feeling a sense of pride swelling in my chest and I couldn\u2019t help the grin that spread across my face.<\/p>\n
She licked her bottom lip, drawingnoveldrama<\/p>\n
my eyes to her beautifully plump lips and all I could think about at that<\/p>\n
moment was leaning in and pressing my mouth against hers.<\/p>\n
But then the coaster started to move upward and I found my grip on the lap bar tightening to a point where my knuckles were turning white. swnovel<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we reach the top, put your arms up,\u201d she told me.<\/p>\n
Like hell I was. I wasn\u2019t going to let go of this bar even if it saved my life.<\/p>\n
were on the top of<\/p>\n
The second we we<\/p>\n
the slope, I could see all of the city just as we could on the carisoul. It was a gorgeous view, but knowing we were going to drop down made my stomach twist with nerves. It was odd seeing Judy so brave and secure. It was almost impressive.<\/p>\n
Sara is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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