Fear of the unknown?
Troy's POV
Daphne made my heart beat in a way it hadn’t in years, maybe ever. The moment she stepped into the restaurant, that emerald evening dress clinging to her like it was made for her, I knew every second I had waited was worth it. The fabric hugged her curves just right, a perfect match to her olive skin, glowing under the golden lights of Ten Stones. Her red hair spilled over her shoulder in loose waves, a softer shade than the dress, framing her oval face like a halo. She was more stunning than I had imagined and it took everything in me not to stare like some lovesick fool.
Earlier that day, I had been a mess, pacing my office, trying to figure out how to greet her without looking like an i***t. I even roped Noah into helping me practice. “You look beaut
