James' realization (3)

After what seemed like an eternity, James came up with something that seemed acceptable to say for Cornelia to hear. "How about we start with spending the day together and see where it goes?"

Cornelia's heart skipped a beat. Not because of what he said, but how he said it. She could feel that he meant it. He really wanted to be with her, and that made her happy.

"Don't you have things to do with Alpha Damon?"

James was pleasantly surprised by Cornelia's question. The fact that she knew this, meant she was paying attention to him.

"I do. I should be done in about an hour. Will you wait with me?"

"WITH you?"

James confirmed. "My sister will make a public statement, and after that I'm free. Will you wait with me? When that's over, we can go wherever you want."

'Wherever she wants?', Cornelia wondered. She had no idea other than... "Can we go to the aquarium?"