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.

take it with him. Although he did deliver on everything he said, I have no idea how to

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

today. So, she didn't turn down his offer. She leaned on his chest, found a comfortable position, and closed

responded, "Alright.

long, she

even breathing, a sense of relief

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

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

Floyd knew how important this order was, and

was sound

Come on,

her eyes a crack.

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

want her to rest at the hotel. However, what she said 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 me feel better.'