Chapter 186

Gideon's kiss came hard and fast, intense and unrelenting. Caught off guard, Giselle was too stunned to push him away at first. It wasn't until his hand started to wander that she snapped out of it and instinctively shoved him back. Finally, she broke free from the heated kiss. She turned away and distanced herself from him. Her breathing became a little heavy. "We shouldn't do this. I'm not ready for a relationship. Crossing that line would only make things awkward between us." In the face of her rejection, Gideon's heart sank. Rejection wasn't something he was used to, especially not from a woman. He wasn't sure if she was hesitant, conflicted, or just not interested. Knowing her personality, it wasn't shyness. A rare sting of failure hit him. He stared at her intently and said, "What if I told you it was love at first sight? Would you laugh?" "No," Giselle replied. Her heart was in turmoil after his earnest confession. Avoiding his gaze, she carried on, "I've heard that line