Jas. I accepted the hand Zane extended, letting him help me from the car, and I could tell my fear was already showing on my face. My eyes were huge in my face as I took in the extraordinary house and grounds. Goodness me, I was impressed, maybe more than. I was intimidated. The Richmond’s home here in town sure was lavish. “Hey, Jasmine. You okay?” Zane asked me, and I swallowed the lump that was starting to form in my throat. “I don’t think so.” I said, my voice coming out shaky. “Try to calm your breath and control your emotions,” he murmured, pulling me a bit close to himself, probably hoping that appeared natural. I didn’t fight him or anything because I needed that touch to ground me right now, so I leaned my body into his as the valet drove off with the car. I mean, come

