I didn't know this could get any harder, but in the last few minutes Patterson has shattered all my walls. I think I'm falling in love with him and I don't know if it's his kindness or his strength but I'm giving him my heart.

He pulls me closer to him and kisses the top of my head as the elevator doors open into the lobby. I don't make it a few feet before I hear her in the distance.

"I'm really sorry," I tell Patterson as Cara comes into view. Her head snaps towards us and her eyes widen in ...