Chapter 21: Carter

##Chapter 21: Carter

With my arm thrown over my eyes, I try to shut down the thoughts steamrolling through my head. But it's impossible. I can't stop replaying what happened with Daisy earlier this evening.

The look on her face when her gaze dropped to my mouth had my dick surging to life. The temptation of her pliant body crushed against mine only made it worse. I've spent the last three years keeping her at a safe distance and now I've managed to blow all my good intentions to hell with one stupid decision. I've opened the door and there's nothing I can do to slam it shut again.

I keep telling myself that the only reason I want Daisy is because she's the one girl I can't have. Deep down I know it's a lie. The way I feel about her scares the crap out of me. Maybe calling a truce wasn't such a good idea. If there aren't any barriers sitting between us, how am I supposed to keep her at arm's length? Especially when all I want to do is hold her close.

Frustrated with myself for