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.

me if you need anything."

debunking the rumors of him

to describe. Breathing in, she could

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

Orion headed

up his computer, switching systems with a voice cold and stern, "Haven't found that

did. Damn it, he's living right in our

"This freak's been stealing people's laundry

face was livid, "Which

now. Give that jerk a piece

and after sending a message, went back to

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apartment.

in black, all wearing white gloves, baseball caps, and masks stood in

led them up

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