C30 Shifting Boundaries

He stated, nearly to himself, as he took within sight of me. There modified into a hint of marvel in his voice, like he was seeing me for the first time. Then he smiled—a slow, almost wicked smile that sent a thrill through me. “Why haven’t I observed you earlier then?”

I felt my cheeks flush, a mixture of embarrassment and exhilaration flooding through me. His terms, his tone—it turned into