Chapter 203 Never Mind Then

Tristan knew Cressida well enough to know she didn't open up easily. He figured Spencer showing up today with all those cutting remarks must have gotten under her skin. "You don't have to make choices you don't want for anyone else's sake." His voice deepened. "If you don't want this, I—" "I do." She cut him off, then added with deliberate nonchalance, "Unless you're the one who doesn't want to." The words had barely left her mouth when a strong grip closed around her wrist. In the next instant, she was pulled forward and stumbled into a solid embrace. Tristan wrapped his arms tightly around Cressida. His chin rested on the top of her head, his breathing uneven. "Of course, I want to." His voice held a barely-contained laugh. "I'm just afraid you'll change your mind." He pulled back just enough to cup her face and kiss her. This kiss was different from all the others. It held no punishment or possessiveness, but just careful tenderness and the wild relief of getting back somethin