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Chapter 44

"I need you to keep your head down."

The words ring loudly in my mind, rattling around.

"While they are here, I need you to be mindful. So," Kian says, "you will be staying in my room where they can't get to you."

My eyes must bug as the flush surges across my cheeks.

"No way, never, it's not gonna happen."

"Don't fight me on this."

I feel all sorts of flustered. I can't stay with him!

"Won't they think it strange that your scent is all over me? You say to keep my head down, but this will practically put a huge red flag over my head."

He considers it a moment. He's changing too. He's still overbearingly protective but at least he's trying to respect me and my decisions.

"I need you close."

There has to be a compromise; I can't run from whatever this is.

"You can come and find me if it gets bad."

Kian looks up and slowly reaches for me. I step into his embrace, feeling truly safe with him.

"You can promise this?" he murmurs against my neck.