Checked by You (Chicago Steel #2)

by Jessica Buss

Words are powerful, they could change lives, and her words are full of confidence and truth, letting me know I’ll be all right.

I love this

I shift slowly, turning toward the mystery person behind me. Forcing my eyes up, they land on the most attractive man I’ve ever seen. In. My. Life.

oh it is meet cute!

“Monica, babe, can you watch our s’mores creation while I chat with Mika really quick?” Then he winks. Such a flirt.

I am invested in this ship.

And then he winks. Lord, have mercy, this man. Send help. I may not survive this. Or at least my panties won’t. Not if he keeps winking.

Girl has it bad

I need to be heard and respected, appreciated and thanked, valued and seen. And above all that, I want friendship, passion, trust, and love.

we all do

Our eyes lock, and it renders me useless, completely taken by this vision before me.

Oh he is so smitten

Direct hit. Hang on, girl, you are on your way to O-Town.

yas!!!

I want something more, and tonight I’m choosing to be that man for you.”

SWOON

we share an innocent kiss, and it is, without a doubt, the best kiss of my life. It’s full of forgiveness and hope, dreams and wishes, innocence and love.

i get why Shiloh is so skittish with the biys to protect but i am so happy for Mika in this moment

He leans forward and tenderly kisses me with such passion.

ah damn so sweet