Don't tell me . . .
Elena grinned, and Ren knew that he was had.
"Ahahaha. Relax. I got it." Elena tapped Ren on the back, laughing. "You should have seen your face."
Ren's expression couldn't be painted. "You better if you still want to remain with me on this quest."
Elena let out a laugh, the sound tinkling in the quiet of the garden. "Oh, so you do want me to stay with you on this quest, do you?"
Ren rolled his eyes, but a small smile played at the corners of his mouth. "I didn't say that. But it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to have someone as skilled as you by my side."
Elena raised an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Skilled, huh? Is that your way of saying you want me to protect you?"
Ren scoffed, but there was a hint of amusement in his voice. "I can take care of myself, thank you very much. But it wouldn't hurt to have some backup, just in case."