Page 106 of The Hunter’s Affection

“And dangerous,” he said, rubbing his thumb along her palm. “If anyone had seen that fight—”

“The fight isn’t the problem. No human could heal this fast . . .”

Torr reached up to touch his left cheek.

“You nearly gave me a heart attack. For a moment there, I thought he would kill you.”

“I’ve been trying to warn you, Charlotte. Life with me—”

“Will be an exciting adventure,” she finished.

“One way of putting it. And this is why I want you to be sure—”

“So that’s why you haven’t done it yet?”

“I just want you to be positive.”

“I am.”

“Good.”

“Great.”

They still held hands from across the bar, but the mood had shifted. Despite the fact that he’d agreed to change her, Torr was still . . . hesitant.

What was holding him back?