When They Beg, I Rise!

The apartment was a modest two-bedroom with no spare rooms to speak of.

"His room is basically a disaster zone, I'd advise against even thinking about it."

Lemira immediately dropped the idea, "Actually, I'm fine with the couch. It doesn't take up much space."

"I ask you to sleep there, just do it. I've got some work tonight anyway, might not hit the sack."

Orion seemed a bit uneasy, but he masked it well.

Finally, Lemira went next door to grab some clean clothes, with Orion waiting at the door.

When Lemira emerged with her clothes, seeing Orion standing there instantly filled her with a sense of security.

She entered his master bedroom, which was simple and clean. Orion came in with a fresh blanket, "Use this one." "Sure."

After placing the blanket down, Orion made his way straight to the bedroom door; it wasn't appropriate for him to stay with only the two of them there.

She glanced at him, then back towards the door. Orion stood by the door, his body half-turned, the hallway light casting a long shadow behind him.

call me if you need anything."

sparsely furnished. She gazed around the place and found Orion actually was neat, debunking the rumors of him

in, she could

her head out, taking deep breaths, trying to clear her mind of such thoughts. Lemira thought she'd struggle

Orion headed

his computer, switching systems with a voice cold and stern,

did. Damn it, he's

voice came through, "This freak's been stealing people's laundry and even

face was

now. Give that jerk a piece

and after sending a message, went back to the bedroom. He lingered for a moment,

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apartment.

line of men in black, all wearing white gloves, baseball caps, and masks

into the darkness, led them up the

One of his men used a

a door, which directly