Not Enough: Is love ever enough? (The Enough Series Book 1) by Nikole Bloom Page A

can
tell he is waiting for me to say something but I can’t I don’t have the words
right now.
    I shake my head against his chest and he pulls me in close. “Ry,
baby, I am so sorry. I promised I wouldn’t push you and I did. It wasn’t my
intention. I was carried away by the moment. Please forgive me; it won’t happen
again I promise.”
    I feel a little better knowing he wasn’t trying to push
things, but, in reality, I already knew that. I know because, I know Austin and,
he would never purposely hurt me. He has been going out of his way since we met
to respect my wishes.
    In this situation, I am not mad at Austin I am upset with myself.
I have to find a way out of my head before the best thing that ever walked into
my life walks back out. To steady my mind, I wrap my arms around Austin and
inhale his scent that makes my knees weak. He relaxes slightly against me as my
demeanor thaws.
    It is becoming increasingly clear I need to decide. I cannot
keep running from him by running into his arms. It isn’t fair to him. I decide
on the spot that after tonight I am going to the cabin for a few days to sort
everything out. Maybe the time away from him will allow me to think clearly enough
to make a rational decision.
    With my newfound plan in place, I push back from Austin and
draw his gaze. His eyes are a storm of emotion I am sure mimics my own. My
heart constricts painfully knowing I am causing the pain that is so clear in his
beautiful face.
    “Austin, we should go back in before people miss you.”
    Sliding a strand of wayward hair behind my ear, he sends a
wave of warmth down my body straight to my heart. “We are not going anywhere
until I’m sure we are ok Ry.”
    I reach up stopping him mid-sentence with a finger to the
lips because I’d bet he is going to apologize again. He isn’t the one who needs
to be apologizing and I do not want our first kiss marred by guilt on his part.
I have already made it hard enough for him and I want to remedy that. Our night
has been magical and I understand how he lost himself in the moment. I felt the
connection too. Our connection is undeniable but I am still not sure it is
enough to risk my heart.
    I slide my finger off his lips and to his neck pulling him down
the short distance. I press my lips to his and wrap my arms around his neck.
The kiss is soft, sweet, and incredibly hot. He takes the lead and parts my
mouth with his and our tongues dance slowly with one another.
    The kiss is full of emotion and promise the way a first kiss
should be. Pulling back from him, I can see the confusion across his face, “Austin,
I am not ready but there is no way I would let our first kiss be ruined by a
moment of panic on my part.”
    His face relaxes as he smiles at me. “First kiss, huh? Does
that mean I can hope there will be a second?” I know the answer he wants to
hear and I hope that after a little time away I can give him what he wants.
    For now all I can offer is, “I hope so, just give me some
time.”
    He flashes me a panty-melting smile, “I will take that, baby you
can all the time you want I will be here when you are ready.” He grabs my hand
and we make our way back towards the ballroom.

Chapter 11
    Walking into
the ballroom where several couples have taken to the dance floor, Austin pulls
me in front of him so that my back is to him with his hands on my waist. Not sure,
what the deal is, I stop to ask him and he runs smack into me. I feel his
hardness press into my back and realize there is no need for an explanation as
to why he wanted me in front of him. “Sorry,” I say over my shoulder as I walk
towards the dance floor.
    Once I reach the dance floor, I turn towards Austin and place
my hands on his strong shoulders. “I thought you could use a minute before we
return to the table,” I say glancing towards his obvious erection.
    Austin gives me a shy smile before leaning down to my ear, “If
you think me holding you on a dance floor will help relieve the