He caressed her back tenderly and added, "Do you really think so little of me? Facing those men alone must have been terrifying for you."

As he absorbed the details of Norah's afternoon ordeal, Sean wasn't just contemplating her drastic change. He was also concerned about the fear she might have felt in such a harrowing situation.

Resting against his shoulder, Norah looked up at him. "Sean, do you see me as heartless?"