“You.” She gave her honest answer.

His eyes sparked slightly in both surprise and another hidden feeling. It was good to know what she thought of him. It shouldn't have mattered but it did matter to him what she thought of him. And now his heart wasn't restless but calm. Calm like the still waters.

“You aren't saying anything?” Rose asked.

“What should I say?” He looked at her. “Or what do you want my words to be when it comes out of my mouth?” A tugged up ...