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.

did deliver on everything he said, I have no idea how to form a comeback to

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

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

responded, "Alright. I'll stay

she fell

her even breathing, a sense

that she wasn't about to wake up and talked to Floyd, who was

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

this order was,

was sound asleep when

up, Bonnie. Come on, wake

her eyes a

me to the new quarry? Come on, we've

yesterday made me 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 the inspection. That'll make

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