I Love You, Miss Genius

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

rest. I'll wake you up when we're at the hotel." He ran his fingers through her hair

She leaned on his chest, found a comfortable position, and closed her eyes slowly. "Okay. Don't move, then.

smiled and responded,

long, she fell

breathing, a sense of

he confirmed that she wasn't about to wake up and talked to Floyd, who was driving the car. "Did you hear everything she said earlier?" Floyd nodded

some men to be sent over from Pyralis. We need to be prepared for

important this order was, and nodded

sound asleep

up, Bonnie. Come

her eyes a

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

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 her along for