Holding You (41 page)

“But, I saw you with her. You were registering for your wedding.”

Placing his hand on the side of my face, Noah looked into my eyes as he gently moved his thumb across my skin. “That’s Emily, my sister, Grace. She’s the one who got married. When I lost my phone and lost your number, I didn’t know what to do. There were so many times I wanted to get in my car and come here. Please don’t push me away, Grace. I need you. I need you so much.”

My whole world stopped as I stared at Noah.

I need you so much.

Holy shit. Closing my eyes, I dropped my head back against the door and let out a sigh. His sister. All those texts I ignored. The phone calls I sent to voicemail because I thought he was with another woman. If I had just given him the opportunity to explain to me what I saw, I could have saved myself so much heartache.

My body jumped when I felt his lips against my neck. “Grace, I had to come find you. I needed you to know the truth.”

Oh God. He came for me. Noah came for me.

Finding You

Grace and Noah’s story

Coming September 2015

Darrin—Thank you for always being the cream to my coffee. The bun to my burger. The salt to my shaker. I love you.

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“Love You Like That” ~ Canaan Smith ~ Prologue

“Dancin’ Away With My Heart” ~ Lady Antebellum ~ Colt and Lauren at Libby and Luke’s wedding dancing.

“Don’t Happen Twice” ~ Kenny Chesney ~ Colt and Lauren leaving the reception to be with each other.

“My Everything” ~ Ariana Grande ~ Colt and Lauren making love.

“Wild Child” ~ Kenny Chesney ~ Colt and Lauren in library study room.

“Smoke” ~ A Thousand Horses ~ Will and Colt talking about Colt’s feelings for Lauren and his fears.

“Waited Too Long” ~ Brett Eldredge ~ Grace and Lauren talking about Noah.

“Wastin’ Gas” ~ Dallas Smith ~ Colt and Lauren spending the evening together on the water tower and their spot the night before the girls’ trip.

“Give It 2 U” ~ Robin Thicke ~ Grayson dancing at the club.

“When I Look At You” ~ Miley Cyrus ~ Colt crying out for Lauren at the hospital.

“Say You Do” ~ Dierks Bentley ~ Colt and Lauren talking about their future after Lauren is out of the hospital.

“Love Me Like You Do” ~ Ellie Goulding ~ Colt and Lauren getting married.

“Changed By You” ~ Between the Trees ~ Epilogue