#Chapter 136 – Important Lessons

Kent stares at me for a moment, going completely still – not even blinking. I think he even forgets to breathe. And then he hauls in a hard breath, choking on it a little as he take a stumbling step back. I can’t help but laugh, thrilled a little at the result. It’s not often that anyone sees Kent Lippert off balance, and I have to admit – I enjoyed the sight. “Seriously, Fay?” Kent asks, raising his eyebrows at me and taking one hand off my waist to cover his mouth as he coughs, recovering from his surprise. “Are you – are you serious?” “You don’t want to?” I ask, frowning a little, pretending to shrink away. “No!” he says, grabbing at my waist and pulling me back, making me smile, though I try not to make it too victorious. “I mean yes – or –“ he takes a moment to steel himself, glaring down at me a little, perhaps figuring out that I’ve intentionally surprised him. “Believe me, Fay,” Kent murmurs, his voice husky and slow now that he’s recovered himself, “there’s absolut