'Because of your feelings towards him or your fear that he is lying to you and wants to hurt you?"

I cleared my throat and tried to remain calm. No matter what, I couldn't panic, or Kaiser would assume his suspicions were true.

'Kaiser, you know that it's impossible for me to bear any feelings for anyone… but you."

I said the words with such depth that he stared at me.

'Piper…"

'I mean it. When can I finally be your only woman?" I implored.

'What do ...