Hmm. That must have really rattled her; Noah had said not ten minutes before that his grandfather had a farm.
Noah leaned forward, and caught her hand. It was small and slim beneath his own, a little cool, possibly from nerves. He pitched his voice soft and warm and intimate.
"I didn't mean to embarrass you. I'm not at all embarrassed or offended. More flattered that you find me attractive, because no one has, for a long time. It makes me feel...alive. I like it. And I hope that you realize I'm very drawn to you." He turned his hand and slipped his fingers under hers, holding her hand in his.