Charlotte’s POV
Kieran and I both froze at Nora’s soft words.
“I want you to marry my dad.”
She reached for Kieran’s hand as well, then tried to put our two hands together. Neither Kieran nor I knew what to do, but as our fingertips brushed, I felt that same shocking jolt of electricity I had felt when I brushed against him in the courtyard.
Stunned, I let my hand fall away. Kieran made no move to touch me further either. On the couch, Nora pouted and made a frustrated sound.
I looked down at her, seeing her little face crumple in disappointment, and she inhaled a shuddering breath, her little chin quivering. Tears spilled from her eyes.
“Oh honey,” I breathed, and sat back down on the couch and pulled her towards me. I kissed her soft, round cheeks and brushed away the tears wi
