Chapter 72

Bryce's deep, alluring voice sounded like music to Holly's ears. Her heart started racing as she stood frozen.

How could anyone think straight after hearing such sweet words from someone they loved?

Smiling, Holly looked up at Bryce and said, "Thank you for doing your best to make me happy."

Snorting, Bryce nudged her cheek and eyed her teasingly. "You know, I'm beginning to realize that you don't have much of a romantic bone in you."

Holly's smile faltered slightly. With a sheepish chuckle, she said, "I am rather unromantic. Yax once said that about me."

Bryce smiled and asked, "What did he say?"

"He said I was a nice person, but I was too nice, so I also seemed rather boring. He told me to be more forward and provocative with my actions and behavior—that I should know when to be coy or docile. He said I needed to be shameless enough to resort to tricks if I had to."

After a brief pause, Bryce said, "If you want to be more provocative, go ahead, but only when you're with me. Fe