Chapter 9

It took thirty seconds. I counted each and every one of them, believe me. Then Ry stepped back. “Georgie, I’m an arrogant ass, most days, but I’d like to think I’m a nice person, too. Unfortunately, I failed in that regard when it came to you. I apologize for being a pushy, self-centered bastard. In my defense, though, I don’t understand why you have that opinion of yourself. Have you looked in a mirror lately? You’re gorgeous. Maybe a bit reserved and shy sometimes,but that doesn’t detract from anything. It adds to it.” He reached out a finger to touch my chin. “Hey, look at me.”

I counted to five, then I did.