Mia clutched Liam’s hand as they walked into the restaurant where Liam’s mother waited. Except, as they drew closer to the table, Mia realized it wasn’t just Liam’s mum but his brother Jonathon and Jonathon’s girlfriend, Emma. She’d been nervous before, but sitting at a table with THE Jonathon Ashby was a little—okay, a lot—intimidating.

     “Are you okay?” Liam asked, looking down at her.

     She tried to smile and nod. “I’m fine.”

     “Okay well, your words are saying one thing but the way you’re squeezing my hand is saying something different.”

     Mia let out a breath and released the death grip she had on his hand. “I’m just nervous,” she...