** Candice **

His green eyes are practically glowing. I can't stop looking at them as I make my way back to the chair. Reaching down, I feel around for the armrest and slowly ease into it. The air is suddenly thick, making it hard to get a deep breath, but I can't pull my eyes away from his.

"My temper is quick, but you need not fear me," he says, shifting his gaze away like he's releasing me from his spell.

Blinking to clear my thoughts, I play back what he ...