Chapter 30: The deal

His brow knitted as he tilted his head, staring at me incredulously. "And how are you so sure?"

My lips still hovered over his face while I slightly slouched towards him. "Let's make a bet."

He turned around to face me, finally realizing how seriously I was. He looked down at me, the imposing yet intimidating height difference was palpable.

He let out a throaty chuckle, amused by my sage. "Really? A bet?" He chuckled again, crossing his arms. "How desperate are you?"

I admit I repeatedly cross my boundaries, but I couldn't help it when my heart keeps nagging me to never shut my feelings out. "I might be desperate today; it will be your turn tomorrow." To be honest, I don't know where this frightening boldness was coming from. I know I can be a pest sometimes, but this is way out of the charts. "You're gonna look at me the same way I do, and then you will interpret love from my perspective."

His eyes keenly trailed my mouth as I spoke; he was truly amused and intrigued by my c