"Joe Taylor is terrified of being touched. It's made him a recluse, but he doesn't mind being shut in his apartment, churning out novels for his pretty editor.

Then Kisten Jones walks into his life, a perfect Prince Charming who won't let up on his attempts to get Joe to come out of his shell.

No matter how hard he tries, there's something about that kid Joe just can't resist... but no road traveled was ever easy, and they'll face more than their share of problems before they can get their Happily Ever After."

Touch

It was hours later before I finally settled down. Kisten and I were curled up on the couch, the TV playing soft music to cover the sounds of my hiccuping sobs as my crying slowly faded. I clung to Kisten, my face hidden against his chest- and I didn't feel bad for a second that I'd ruined what was probably an extremely expensive shirt.


"Feeling better?" Kisten asked softly, stroking my hair back from my face with a gentle expression.


It made me feel guilty again. It was my fault, but he kept comforting me, kept smiling at me like I deserved it- deserved him."Yeah… I think I'm okay now," I said, my voice barely audible.


His fingers trailed down my jaw, and I automatically leaned into his touch. It made him freeze up, and a light laugh filled the air between us."Sorry if I surprised you," I murmured."I just…"


"Don't worry about it," Kisten said immediately, the words almost slurring together as he rushed them out."I'm happy… I'm glad that my touch doesn't scare you anymore."


Chapter 23