Chapter 46

• As Emerald walked down the street with Andrew, she tried to shake off the jitters with some light conversation. "So, why this idea of a date?" she inquired, surrendering to the inevitable outing after her efforts to dissuade him failed.
• "Well," Andrew replied, "this is me putting my intentions into action."
• "Intentions? What—" Before she could finish, he gently grasped her shoulders and guided her to his left side, positioning himself between her and the road. The unexpected move left her feeling slightly unsettled. With a mix of confusion and curiosity, she tucked her arms across her chest and quietly asked, "What was that about?"