Interstellar Rescue Series Book 4

From the Publisher Not Fade Away: Interstellar Rescue Series Book 4

Charlie studied the way his gray eyes reflected the starshine from above. "I'm not sure why I brought you up here," she said, though every shuddering beat of her heart called her a liar. He pulled her closer. "Aren't you?"

The starlight danced across his features as he gazed down at her, his expression unreadable. Charlie felt a familiar flutter in her chest, a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. She had come up to the rooftop with a purpose, but now, face to face with him, her resolve wavered.

"I... I wanted to talk to you," she stammered, cursing the tremor in her voice. "About us." The words hung in the air, heavy with unspoken emotion.

He remained silent, his eyes searching her face, and Charlie found herself drowning in the depth of his gaze. The tension between them was palpable, a electric current that seemed to thrum through the very air.

Slowly, he lifted a hand, his fingertips ghosting along the curve of her cheek. "Us," he echoed, the single word laden with a myriad of unspoken meanings.

Charlie felt her breath catch in her throat, her heart racing as she leaned into his touch. "Yes, us," she whispered, her fingers trembling as she reached up to cover his hand with her own.

For a moment, they stood there, suspended in time, the rest of the world fading away until it was just the two of them, caught in a dance as old as the stars above.

Then, slowly, he pulled her close, his arms wrapping around her in a embrace that felt both familiar and thrilling. "I've been waiting for you to say those words," he murmured, his lips brushing against her hair.

Charlie felt a surge of relief and something else, something deeper and more profound. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm sorry it took me so long."

He chuckled softly, the sound rumbling in his chest. "Better late than never," he replied, his arms tightening around her.

They stood there, lost in the moment, the weight of their unspoken feelings finally given voice. The stars above them seemed to shine a little brighter, as if celebrating the connection that had blossomed between them.

In that instant, Charlie knew that this was more than just a passing fancy, more than a fleeting attraction. This was something real, something that had been simmering beneath the surface for far too long. And as she looked up into his eyes, she knew that he felt it too.

"I love you," she whispered, the words spilling out before she could stop them.

His response was immediate, his lips capturing hers in a passionate kiss that left her breathless. When they finally parted, he rested his forehead against hers, his eyes shining with a mix of joy and wonder.

"I love you too," he murmured, the depth of his emotion etched in every syllable.

And in that moment, Charlie knew that their journey was just beginning, a new chapter in their lives that would be filled with the promise of endless possibilities.

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