"I've never thought the worst of you Ree. You're my best girl." Roarke said with a tilt of his head. "But you do put up walls. I just don't want you to hinder yourself from the possibility of being happy. Because I love you, you annoying little half pint."
Getting up he moved over to her and kissed the top of her head affectionately. "Now, how about you two losers start over and try to have an actual date?"