Chapter 38 Indulgence

"Treating you to a meal?" Sierra raised an eyebrow, then quickly dismissed the idea. "Uncle Theo, you'd just end up paying again, and it would be me taking advantage of you." She thought for a moment but couldn't come up with a way to thank him. Finally, she turned to him and asked, "Uncle Theo, what would you like me to do to thank you?" Theo paused, lowering his gaze to study her. His eyes were intense but gentle, like deep, endless waters. One glance from him could pull her in, making her feel as if she were sinking. Sierra shifted uncomfortably under his gaze and instinctively looked away. Suddenly, he leaned down, startling her. She quickly turned her head, trying to dodge him. Her soft hair brushed across his handsome face, and the sweet, feminine scent of her fragrance filled his nose. Seeing her flushed face, a glimmer of amusement flickered in his eyes. He tucked her hair behind her ear, his fingertips lightly grazing her cheek. She shuddered at the touch. Sierra's he