The Impact of You. Kendall Ryan

me away. I’m beyond confused about what’s happening between us and powerless to stop it.

      He brushes his index finger over the crease in my forehead. ‘Hey, relax.’ His voice is just a whisper. ‘You’re thinking too hard. I’m not going to pry about your past unless you want me to.’

      I shake my head, my heart thumping wildly.

      Jase’s thumb caresses my cheek before he lets his hand fall away. ‘You’ll let me know if there’s someone’s ass I should kick, though, right?’

      I would giggle at this, if not for the intensity radiating from Jase. ‘No. I made my own choices.’

      He’s silent while he studies me – his blue eyes looking for answers. Answers I can’t possibly give him.

      ‘You were young, too trusting, fell for the wrong guy…’

      I clear my throat. ‘Something like that.’

      He reaches for my hand and gives it a squeeze. ‘Hey, it’s okay.’

      I manage a nod, arranging my mouth in a smile. If he knew the truth, he wouldn’t be sitting here, being so kind to me. My heart is thudding against my ribcage. ‘This tutoring thing…When do we start?’

      He glances at his naked wrist. ‘Now would be nice.’

      I roll my eyes to avoid chuckling at him. ‘Fine. What’s my first assignment?’

       Chapter 7

       Jase

      Avery is unlike any girl I’ve hung around before. She keeps me in a constant state of curiosity and mild arousal. It’s an interesting combination – both my brain and my dick are engaged, which is something new for me. I can easily see this becoming addicting. I want to challenge her to kiss me, but I know she won’t. I can’t push her that fast. We’ll have to work up to that. But I know if she let me touch her, I could own her. Christ, that’s a tempting thought. I never felt a possessive spark with Stacia, but something about Avery makes me want to possess her in a way I never have before.