Veronica stopped pushing on Eliza’s hands, then stepped back. That look of hurt was still there, but it softened a bit. “I don’t get you. I saw you out there. You can take risks with your life, so why not with your heart? God that sounds corny, but it’s true. I don’t know where this is all leading. I can’t guarantee it would turn out to be some grand and powerful love. All I know is I don’t want it to end. I at least want to try.” She sighed. “But I can’t make you do anything, and I shouldn’t need to. I’m going to go back to my room....