Ten

To say that I was shocked would be an understatement. I clapped my hands together in my lap and exchanged glances with George; his face was completely serious, with no hint of amusement.

My nerves were on high alert, and George's intense eye contact made me feel extremely uncomfortable.

I should have felt flattered or grateful that someone as wonderful as George was asking me out, despite all my problems, but I knew it was unfair to take advantage of him.

"I don't understand," I finally managed to say after I got my tongue working. "What do you mean?"

He killed the engine in front of the driveway and turned to face me straight on. "Every damn word I said, Camilla. I'm not the type to go back on my word. I like you, and I'm sure about it."

Whoa, this guy wasn't kidding at all.

I broke eye contact with him, and uncomfortable sweat trickled down my neck.

George inched closer. He was so close that I froze and couldn't move. "Camilla, I know your heart belongs to Ziah, and this is the w