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

Sean chuckles and caresses my face, looking me in the eyes.


“You’re beautiful,” he murmurs, then steps back, as if to keep from continuing.


I smile and scratch my temple. Shit!I feel worse than a teenager.


“You, too,” I admit, staring at my feet. Why deny such a thing? I lift my face and look at him again. He’s smiling at me. For the first time I dare to do the same, and I see his gaze shine.


“I made you smile,” he whispers, with a pleasantly amazed look.


“Yep.” I nod, shocked by the fact that I can’t stop doing it. Shrugging, I add, “Maybe it was the kiss.”


“Then let’s put a never-ending smile on your face,” Sean whispers. There’s just enough time for me to think that maybe a balm for any kind of scar, physical or emotional, really does exist before his lips taking possession of mine in a determined, intense way.


And Sean O’Sullivan personifies this balm perfectly.Part 2


Chapter 14