“What is so funny?” he asked intrigued.
“You, Alistair Connor,” she poked his chest, “on the other hand, you have a steady mercurial behavior, a charming way of domineering. And you do this with Leo, your sister, your brother, your father. And me. I can only imagine the way you order your employees around.”
He forced a smiled. “So. I’m damned.”
“Not yet,” she joked. “You’re jealous and possessive, but you don’t suffocate me. You let me express my opinions, and even though you may disagree with them, you don’t belittle or criticize me. You don’t frighten me with your words or acts. Sometimes…you are a bit overwhelming, but in a good way. It’s your personality. What is most important: I don’t need to think about what I’m going to do or say when I’m around you. I can act naturally and care
