Pursuing Korah (Intoxicating Passion #4) Read Online Free PDF

neck, the gleam of joy in his eyes.
    A few tears escaped Leela’s eyes and she brushed them away. “I don’t know what I would do without you. You really are my best friend, Korah. I couldn’t imagine life without you.”
    “I love you, too, Leela,” I said through my own tears. “I have an idea. I don’t like feeling helpless. Would you want to take a self-defense class with me?”
    She nodded quickly. “That’s a great idea! Why didn’t I think of that? We should totally start that this week. As soon as possible. And oh my gosh, we can buy outfits for it today.” The excitement mounted the more she spoke and I even got a little giddy.
    Being able to defend myself was a small feat. I didn’t imagine the terror that accompanied being attacked would ever go away, but maybe, just maybe, if I knew some self-defense moves, I would be able to help myself somehow. Perhaps I would be more confident.
    Christopher wouldn’t win.
    “So, it’s settled. We’re setting that up today,” she said. “Now, on to the boy. Details.”
    I giggled, “There’s nothing to tell.”
    “Oh, come on. I’ve heard you in there being all sexy,” she admitted, raising her brows as she glanced at me quickly.
    My face grew red with embarrassment. “You heard us?”
    She laughed loudly and gripped the wheel. “No! But now you’ve admitted it so you have to tell me.”
    My mouth fell open as I stared at her. “You tricked me. Not cool.”
    She smirked and shrugged, ushering me forward with her hand.
    “Ok, ok. Yeah, we did it again. He’s good. He’s hot. I don’t know what to do. I like him.” And I did. A lot. More than I should. I issued my dare for him to prove himself, but the night he rescued me pretty much did that for me. I probably wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for him. I owed him my life.
    “I think you more than like him,” Leela probed.
    Did I care about him enough to love him? He made my heart flutter and my stomach dance, but was it love? My only taste of the emotion was with Christopher, but I now know that wasn’t love. It was infatuation turned wrong. Could I allow myself to care that deeply about someone again? Especially someone who openly admitted his faults and fear of feelings. “I don’t know,” I admitted.
    “Not all relationships are like what you had with Christopher. I wouldn’t even call that a relationship. He was controlling you, taking advantage. It was so wrong. I really hate him,” she growled.
    “Me, too,” I agreed. “What’s up with you and Cale? He seems to be texting you all day in class.”
    Her face grew brighter, her grin wistful and dreamy. “I don’t know. We’re getting to know each other.”
    “Getting to know each other…personality wise or you’ve gotten naked?” I questioned.
    She gasped, slapping at me. “Korah, I can’t believe you said that!” she exclaimed. “No, we have not gotten naked. My gosh. He hasn’t even kissed me. Makes me think he’s not interested.”
    “Maybe he’s scared,” I offered. What did I know about men? My ex was an abuser trying to kill me and my new, maybe guy was afraid of his own shadow. I wasn’t the girl to ask.
    She countered, “Maybe he’s not interested in me that way.”
    “Lee, I saw the way he was dazed after seeing you the first time. That’s interest. Not all guys want to get in your pants right away. Perhaps he’s a gentleman.”
    She shrugged. “I dunno. He hasn’t asked me out yet either.”
    “That’s my fault, though,” I offered. “You both have been looking out and taking care of me. I’m sorry.”
    She pulled into a parking lot, changing gears so she could look at me. “Don’t. You are my friend, my sister, and I’m here for you no matter what. I don’t think it’s your fault and I’ve not been taking care of you 24/7. Cale…I don’t know. He’s different. Please don’t beat yourself up over it.”
    Teary eyed, I agreed. I felt as though everyone’s lives had stopped for mine.