It had been a narrow escape that day but my mind dare not let me forget.
"Mate, huh?"
I jump, startled from my thoughts as someone takes a seat next to me on the park bench. I look over, surprised to see Griffen, his side profile worthy of its own modeling gig as he stares off into the distance at nothing in particular.
"I guess so" I reply, unsure of what else to say.
There's a brief paused moment of reflection. Griffen's brows pull together as though deep in thought.
"But I still want you." He finally states, plain and direct.
I go ridged at his confession and slowly his head turns to meet my gaze, those ocean eyes staring deep into my soul. He leans in, his breath tickling my ears. "And I'm going to have you."
I swallow dryly, my heart jumping spasmodically. I'm rendered speechl
