“Oh yes, you did.” He waggles his finger at me. “Don’t even think of denying it.”

I bury my face in my hands, completely embarrassed.

Noah laughs again. “You have to be the densest woman I’ve ever met. It’s one of the most appealing things about you.”

He pulls my hands away from my face, forcing me to look at him. “One of the reasons I came here was to apologize to you. I never thought I would fall for you. I’m not asking for an answer right now. I will never push you, ...