Nicole Holy s**t! I didn't expect to hear that at all! Of all the things I expected to hear from him, I never imagined it would be so intense! I was speechless, had to swallow hard, take a deep breath, and think quickly about my response while staring into his eyes. Luckily, the appetizer he ordered arrived just in time, and the waitress interrupted the moment. Once again, she seemed ready to throw herself at him. I don't know if he's already been with her, if he knows her, but she was practically ready to jump on him, and the worst part was he didn't notice; his eyes never left mine for a second. "You say that with such conviction, it sounds like you're sure you're going to win me over," I said with an arched eyebrow, pretending to be firm, even though inside, my legs felt like j

