Chapter 69

Over the next few days, Kristie struggled with her guilt and slowly got closer to Jack. She spent most of her days with him talking and looking around the settlement. She was very careful not to touch him or kiss him, despite the overwhelming desires that plagued her. After the end of the fourth day, Kristie decided that she needed to get it over with. Jack was taken with her, of that she was certain, but she no longer trusted herself when he was around. All she could think about was how much she wanted him and even had a few close calls where Jack leaned in to kiss her, but she quickly turned her head. It seemed like one of the hardest things she'd ever had to do, but she knew that she couldn't allow it to go that far.