Caius smiled at her use of 'manly wiles'. It was especially amusing to him because she had laughed at him using it last weekend.
But then he studied Cynthia's eyes, and as much as she was trying to keep a very natural expression, there was a look in them that revealed what she was feeling.
"You're actually worried, aren't you?" Caius asked.
Cynthia swallowed and set her jaw before letting out a sigh that blew her sweet breath all over Caius's face.
"Of course I'm worried," Cynthia said, "This is the first time—"
Cynthia trailed off then like she was finding it difficult to get the words out
"What is it?" Caius asked with some concern now.
In a way, it was that tone of concern that broke the dam that was keeping a lot of Cynthia's thoughts in check. So she let it all out.
