Horrace was now standing right in front of her. Under his intense stare, Chloe tried to explain, "I'm not looking to start anything with anyone. I'm only here because the hospital asked me to come."

Before she finished speaking, Horrace leaned down until their faces nearly touched. "What if I made you choose one?"

At this moment, his nose was just inches away from hers.

He was so close she could see herself reflected in his eyes and smell his ...