I was so afraid I couldn’t even shout for help. The ground was rushing toward my face, and then suddenly, at the last minute, someone caught me. The arms were strong and muscular, and he carried a familiar scent. As I turned to him, I knew those hazel-green irises anywhere.

It was Andre!

In disbelief, I couldn’t speak as he carried me to the garden. Instinctively, he ducked down near one of the animal-shaped hedges. My heart was racing, yet I couldn’t wipe the ...