CHAPTER 46

Claire sighed and drew her knees up to her chest. She didn't know what to do. She was so afraid, and confused. Even if she let Axel have his way, and she desperately wanted to, what next? She was more of the commitment type of person, and she wasn't sure Axel felt the same way.

Besides, it was so much easier here in Australia. Would things be the same back in New York? She didn't want to ask Danielle about it anymore. Her best friend would tell her to go for it, but she wanted a more objective point of view.

Rising, she went downstairs to look for Jubril. He was standing outside the safe house and staring down the road, deep in thought.

"Jubril?" Claire opened the door and called.

He turned and walked towards her. "You should stay inside, my lady."

She shifted out of the way and let him shut the door.

"Please, call me Claire."

He smiled at her. "Is there problem, Claire?"

"I was wondering if I could ask you something."

Claire blushed at the look he was giving her. It was as though he