Who is this man?

Katherina's heart was racing as Harrison's lips lingered on hers. But just as she was starting to get lost in the moment, she pulled away, breaking the kiss. She looked up at Harrison, her eyes wide with surprise.

"I'm sorry," she said, her voice trembling. "Why don't you go ahead and get some rest," she said. "I still have some work I need to finish up. I'll see you in the morning."

"Oh right" he uttered trying to hide his disappointment and turned to leave. Harrison turned back to her before he left, reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. "Don't stay up too late," he said, his voice low and husky. "You need your rest too."

Katherina felt her heart flutter at his touch, and she manged to smile as he walked away. But as soon as he was gone, she felt a wave of loneliness wash over her.

She couldn't sleep that night. She tossed and turned on the couch, her mind racing with thoughts of Harrison and the way he had made her feel.

The kiss had taken Katherina by surprise.