A Life Should Have Secret Plans

Her cringe hurt him, but he tucked it away. Bloody idiot, he scolded himself. Of course that would be too much for her. He sucked in a breath at her question and took a mental step back. There was not enough distance between them to think clearly, but he dare not move away from his spot in front of the door. "Now, you can come with me, to my house, where we have quarters set up for you. Or you may continue about your day, but know that I am not leaving your side, even if it means you are fired. I will not let you slip away, my flower. And don't think you can slip away unnoticed," he said with a slight smile. "I have eyes all around."