A car wreck leaves Ryan with a facial scar he believes people find unsightly. But not Sean, a smiling tattoo artist who doesn't judge a book by its cover.<br><br>Sean manages to find the beauty in everyone, including gruff and defensive Ryan. He refuses to be put off by the hard mask behind which Ryan hides. But convincing Ryan to open his heart is proving to be quite a challenge.<br><br>When someone from Ryan's past offers him what he wants most in the world, Ryan has a decision to make. Which voice will he listen to --?? his heart or his head?

His Scar

I shrug. “Maybe. Here you go.” I hand him his library card.


Something doesn’t feel right. Why isn’t he leaving? “Do you need something else?” I ask him, puzzled.


That’s strange. I think I see his cheeks redden. Is it possible?


“I’d like to…I’d like to know your name.”


Oh, that’s a good one! I blink and wonder if I understood him right.


“Yes, but only if you won’t have to kill me after you tell me,” Sean jokes.


“Ryan.” I can’t wait to put an end to this…thing. Whatever it is.


“So, Ryan, nice to meet you.” Still smiling, he offers me his hand.


I shake it with little enthusiasm. “My…pleasure.”


“I’m not sure that’s so, but I’ll settle for it,” Sean replies, pulling back his hand. “See you, then. I promise I won’t keep the book for too long, okay?”


“Okay.” What’s wrong with him, wanting to talk to me so much?


Chapter 4