Sophia froze, feeling the suggestive weight of his gaze. Her spine stiffened, and she found herself at a loss for words.

William freed one hand to grip her chin. "Sophia, all these dangerous games you're playing - could it be you're trying to get my attention?"

Sophia: ??? 'Are you out of your mind?'

He kept leaning closer until his lips were about to brush her cheek. Sophia was in mental turmoil - their hard-won peace would be destroyed if she fought ...