James stared at the panic-stricken Harper and suddenly burst into hearty laughter.

“Are you so crazy that I won’t let you touch me?” Harper pouted, then spread her arms wide. “Fine, come on then. I’ll indulge you.”

She closed her eyes, seemingly prepared for anything from James. After laughing for a while, James rolled his eyes at her. “It was just when you seriously offered your suggestion that I finally saw Sophie’s shadow in you.”

Harper’s eyes shot open in surprise.

“You’re right.” James