Grandpa Ackers was waiting outside. He waved to Dara.
"Let's go downstairs!" he mouthed inaudibly.
She just nodded. She could not speak even if she wanted to.
They went to the garden where the breakfast table was prepared again.
"You handled Gav nicely, Dara," Grandpa Ackers praised her. "You refused him. That will push him to pursue you!" He rubbed his palms.
"I don't like him pursuing me!" Dara denied helplessly. "And I don't know how to handle him! He's... well, he's irresistible!" she shrugged honestly. She was shivering despite herself!
Gav had stared at Dara as though she was the only woman in the world that he desired! His emerald eyes could turn her bones to water and made her quiver with excitement!
Dara felt hot and cold at the same time. Her face was flushed while her han
