Читать книгу Dulcie's Gift - Ruth Langan, Ruth Ryan Langan - Страница 3
“Trust me, Dulcie,” Cal said softly.
Оглавление“I want to…” Dulcie began. It was time to admit the truth.
He rested his hand gently along the side of her face, loving the softness of her skin beneath his fingertips. He felt a flicker of hope. He would move slowly, patiently, so as not to frighten her again. “I can help you, Dulcie. Just tell me everything.”
Her body strained toward his, and without realizing it, she lifted her face to him, hungry for the taste of his lips.
He stood very still, staring down into her eyes. But he made no move to kiss her.
She felt a wave of bitter disappointment. She had hoped to be able to lose herself in the mindless pleasure of passion. But he was not offering her passion.
What he was offering was trust.
And she knew with certainty that once he learned the truth he would turn away from her forever….
