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“I’o? Better safe than sorry”

Why do I get the feeling there’s so, we can stay at home I don’t mind”

His expression softens “We’re fine It’s a beautiful day to be out You deserve it”

Do I? Then why do I suddenly feel so guilty? I don’t want to be the reason Alex risks our lives I don’t want hiet killed just because I couldn’t handle a little claustrophobia

“Alex?” I close ers around his hand “Let’s turn back There’s so ym and a pool and a sauna I haven’t even explored the ho is better than any restaurant’s, right?”

“Hey” He brushes his knuckles over my cheek “Don’t worry, kiska I’d never take an uncalculated risk, not with your life”

“I don’t need to go out and see the sights I’m happy to—”

“Shh” Leaning over, he kisses my lips “I want to do this Now just relax and enjoy the day That will make me very happy”

Not wanting to throw the enormous sacrifice back into his face, I shut ratitude he deserves

“Excusehis phone from his pocket “I have to make a couple of calls”

For the rest of the drive, Alex is occupied on his phone Fro instructions He could be talking to so to do with securing our safety

When we park in the old city, the et out first Half of them clear a path while the other half surround us as Alex helps me out of the car

Despite the ar of their presence, I pause on the sidewalk to take in the scene