Ivor snorted light in response.

"This is something I have to do as a man. You don't get to turn it down."

She rolled her eyes at him again. "There you go with your smart mouth again."

"What are you talking about? Don't you think it's true?" His eyes were brimming with affection and humor. "I mean it. It doesn't matter what happens. I'm going to keep you safe. There's no need to be afraid."

Noticing that he was inching closer to her, she used her elbow and pressed against his chest. "Alright. I got it. Stop trying to take advantage of me when you're speaking."

His lips curled into a smile. The humor in his eyes thickened.

"Did you see through me already? You're just so smart, Bonnie."

"Geez. Just cut it out." She was beyond speechless now.

he said, I have no idea how to form a comeback to his

rest. I'll wake you up when we're at the hotel." He

turn down his offer. She leaned on his chest, found

smiled and responded, "Alright. I'll

long, she

to her even breathing, a sense of relief

wasn't about to wake up and talked to Floyd, who was driving the car. "Did

"Once we get back to the hotel, arrange for some men to be sent over from Pyralis. We need to be prepared for the

important this order was,

was sound

Bonnie. Come on, wake

her eyes a crack. "What's

promise me that you'll be coming with me to the new quarry? Come on, we've

feel uneasy. I can't leave her here alone without being worried sick about her. I'll be able to see her anytime I want if I bring

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