MARIA'S POV
My eyes locked with Connor's, and I wondered what was going on in his mind as he stood in front of me.
I thought he might wrap his hand around my neck and storm across the room in anger, possibly due to slapping him last night. Even before he uttered a word, I gulped, his muscular figure making me ponder the possibilities since we were alone.
"C-Connor..." I managed to squeeze out, but tension held my voice captive.
"I- I didn't mean to slap you last night; it was a mistake, you pushed me and I —"
"Shhhh..." he interrupted, placing a finger from his left hand on my mouth. I blinked as my eyes fell on his strong finger pushing against my lips. I raised my gaze back into his eyes and swallowed.
I had no idea what was happening, but I found myself following his command obedi
