When Sophia heard Alexander's words, her head started buzzing.

In the dim light, she stared blankly at the man's sharp facial features.

Something seemed stuck in her throat - words she wanted to say were caught there, neither coming out nor going down.

An inexplicable ache spread through her chest.

Thankfully it was night - otherwise, how much she cared would have been completely exposed to his eyes.

How embarrassing that would have been.

At this moment, ...