It wasn’t Jared.

I looked up into the emerald eyes of the stranger. He was gripping the top of my arms, close to my shoulders and it caused my breath to hitch and my heart to speed up. My back was pressed up against his firm chest. I stepped away from him quickly, turning so that I was facing him.

“Sorry about that,” I said quickly. “I’m just a little tired.”

He nodded in understanding, causing the dark curls on his head to bounce slightly. ...