Ch. 53 Interruptions

Zoe’s POV

I hadn’t planned to tell Dillon I loved him. In fact, given the events of the day, I surprised even myself when the words slipped free. But no matter how long and hard I’d fought the emotion, I could no longer deny the truth of it. And holding back from each other had brought both of us nothing but misery. I didn’t want to hold back anymore.

Dillon’s pupils dilated in shock as my words registered with him. I ducked my head shyly, suddenly embarrassed by my outburst. But Dillon lifted my chin to face him and the pure joy in his eyes erased all my concerns.

“Oh no you don’t! You can’t say something like that to me then hide. Say it again, love. Let me stare deep into those gorgeous baby blues when you do. And you stare right back intp my eyes, read in them everything I don’t have the words to say until you understand exactly how I feel about you.” He charged, not even his signature teasing grin enough to hide the depth of his emotions.

“Whew!” I fanned myself playfully. “