Chapter One #2
She shifted in her seat, her pulse quickening as the sensual details of the scene became more explicit.
Her hands tightened on the steering wheel as she tried to keep her focus, but the electricity in the air was undeniable.
The combination of their voices, the vivid descriptions, and her own pent-up excitement made it harder and harder to concentrate on the road.
Her breath hitched as the heroine's passion reached its peak, and Felicity could feel her own reaction building in response. The tension was palpable, each word drawing her deeper into the story. Her legs clenched involuntarily, and she fought to keep her foot steady on the gas pedal, her body reacting to the charged moment in ways she hadn’t anticipated.
“Oh God,” she whispered, her voice shaky, barely aware of the traffic anymore. She could feel the pressure building inside her, the story enveloping her completely. Every breath she took felt heavier, and her skin tingled with the same intensity playing out in the novel.
As her car crawled forward, she let out a soft gasp, her body trembling as she struggled to maintain control—both of the vehicle and herself.
The moment between the characters in the story was too powerful, too real, and Felicity could feel her grip on reality slipping.
It was tempting to slide her hand down between her legs.
With Nathan’s and John’s voices in her head, she would need nothing but a touch to push her over the edge.
It wouldn’t be the first time she’d orgasmed listening to the voice of her favorite book narrators, but never in her car. She was dimly aware of the cars around her and wondered if anyone could tell what was happening when they looked at her. It was hard to care at that point.
Closing her legs tighter in an attempt to stave off the climax she could already feel growing deep in her core, she only ended up making the problem worse.
Her body tensed, the heat building and building until, with a soft, involuntary cry, she felt the release wash over her, leaving her breathless.
For a moment, everything blurred. Her hands still gripped the wheel, and the episode continued to play in the background as her body settled, but her heart raced.
She blinked, slowly becoming aware of the road again, cars still moving steadily around her.
Felicity let out a shaky breath, her face flushed with a mixture of disbelief and lingering pleasure.
She glanced at the road ahead, her body still tingling. She had never expected that. The traffic moved, and she drove her car forward, her heart racing from the unexpected moment. She turned up the AC, and the cool air helped calm her down, though the warmth from the story lingered.
Nathan’s and John’s voices remained steady, now guiding her back into the flow of the story as they wrapped up the chapter.
“As intense as that scene was,” Nathan said, his voice thoughtful, “you really get the sense that this relationship isn’t just about physical attraction. There’s something deeper even though they’re fighting it.”
“Absolutely,” John chimed in. “It’s about trust and vulnerability. She’s opening herself up in ways she didn’t even realize she needed. That kind of connection? It’s rare.”
Felicity smiled as she listened to them analyze the characters.
It was one of her favorite things about the podcast—not just the readings but the way Nathan and John dissected the emotions and psychology behind the stories.
It made the novels feel more real, like they were peeling back the layers of the characters to reveal something true about love and relationships.
The podcast continued as traffic picked up, and she was moving freely down the road again, shifting from romance novels to romance in general.
Between the Lines didn’t just talk about romance novels.
They also discussed romance in general, offering listeners dating and relationship advice and tips.
They also told the best stories, and Felicity found herself laughing several times as the episode continued.
“And now,” Nathan said as she approached her house, his voice lighter, “for the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Our giveaway contest!”
Felicity perked up, gripping the steering wheel a little tighter. She had been hoping they’d announce the details tonight.
“That’s right,” John added with a playful tone. “One lucky listener will win the opportunity to have dinner with us. We’ll fly you out to meet us and talk books over a nice meal.”
Felicity could hardly contain her excitement as she turned onto her street, her apartment building coming into view.
She had been listening to Between the Lines for years, and the thought of meeting Nathan and John in person sent a thrill through her.
She pulled into a parking space in front of her building but kept the car running, eager to hear the contest details.
“To win,” Nathan explained, “you need to answer a question about one of our episodes from last year. If you’ve been a loyal listener, this should be an easy one.”
John cleared his throat dramatically. “The question is: In the episode where we reviewed A Heart Divided, Nathan mentioned that one of the chapters in the book reminded him of a scene in an ’80s movie.
What scene is that, and what chapter was it?
Drop your answer in the comments on our social media page. ”
Felicity’s mind raced. A Heart Divided—she remembered that episode vividly. She had been glued to it, especially the part where they discussed the heroine’s heart-wrenching decision.
“And remember,” Nathan added, “the winner will be chosen at random from those who answer correctly, so don’t stress too much. Just make sure you comment with the right answer on our social media pages.”
The answer came to her in a flash. She turned off the engine and grabbed her phone, already typing the answer as she headed into her apartment building.
Her heart pounded with excitement as she hit send, not surprised to see dozens of answers similar to hers already.
Crossing her fingers, she prayed she was the lucky one to win it this time.
The idea of meeting Nathan and John, the voices she’d come to love over the years, felt surreal.
It would be the best thing to happen to her all year. Maybe even all her life...
Two days later, Felicity was lounging on her couch, grading papers, when her phone buzzed. She glanced at it, assuming it was another notification about a sale or a group message from her friends. But then her eyes widened when she saw that it was a message from her social media page.
Her heart skipped a beat when she saw it was from the Between the Lines page.
She quickly set aside the papers she was grading and grabbed her phone, swiping to open the notification.
There, sitting in her inbox, was a message from the podcast’s official account.
Her hands trembled slightly as she tapped on the message.
Between the Lines: Congratulations, Felicity!
?? You’re the lucky winner of our dinner contest!
We’re excited to meet you and spend an evening talking books, romance, and everything in between.
We’ll reach out soon to coordinate the details, but for now, feel free to celebrate! You’ve earned it! ???
Felicity stared at the message, her heart pounding in disbelief. She blinked, reading it again just to make sure she wasn’t imagining things.
“I won...” she whispered to herself, her voice breathless. She actually won. They had chosen her out of all the people who entered. She couldn’t believe she was going to meet Nathan and John in person, the two voices that had brought her so much joy over the years.
She quickly snapped out of her daze and scrambled to reply.
Me: Oh my God, thank you so much! I’m beyond excited! I can’t wait to meet you guys! ??
She hit send and fell back against the couch, hugging her phone to her chest as she stared at the ceiling, her mind already spinning with thoughts about the dinner.
Would they be as charming in person? What would she wear?
Would she be able to keep her cool when she finally met them face-to-face?
There was so much to do and worry about, but she was too excited to care about any of that for now.