“ Why ? “ 
“ Hmmm ? “ 
“ Why do you like me ? “ 

 “ I think you’re hot “ his voice was muffled against my neck. I threw my head back another throaty laugh escaping my lips. 

  “ You can’t be serious “ 

“ But I am “ he looked at me a cheeky, lopsided smile on his lips “ when I first saw you, I thought ‘ damn, she’s hot ‘, I thought you were the prettiest girl I’ve ever laid my eyes on and I knew immediately that I wanted you to be mine “ he laughed “ you are the very first girl that’s never showed any interest in me, do you know that ? “ 

I smirked “ I bet that hurt your man ego “ 

  “ Oh you have no idea small “ he chuckled, his laugh died down and his expression grew insanely tense “ I’ve never liked any girl — never wanted to but you make me want to give loving a chance. You make me want to be me. I love your snarky replies and comebacks, I love the way you blush when you are around me,  I love how nervous you get when you’re around me … “ 

  “ I don’t get nervous around you “ I lied, my voice betraying me a bit. 

   “ You do “ he smiled “ like right now, your heart is beating really fast “ 
He took my hand in his placing it flat against his chest. Underneath my palm, his heart was thundering — faster than mine. 

  “ it’s okay. You make me nervous too “ he murmured leaning in, he pressed a soft lingering kiss on my forehead that made my toes curls. 
He rested his head against mine a pure look of vulnerability crossing his eyes. 

   “ I’m falling for you Ophelia so please give me a chance “

De' Santis Bride is officially out you all 😭🤭


Chapter 14 - NEW BOOK ALERT