[He knew that she could, and would question him. It was Alex's nature to do so. Keeping them there was only a minor reprieve, and only because she didn't want to get into it here. He was well aware of how much she dictated how much she pushed, but she wasn't in control of how much he gave, and he'd already given up enough. She didn't need to worry about what was going on back in reality. Just here for now; he'd keep the rest as guarded as he could, to protect her. Not that he didn't think she could handle herself, he simply didn't think she should have to.
Thomas Warren had already toyed with her enough here.
In response to her grudging agreement, he leaned in, letting a light kiss fall over her ear, and quietly spoke.]
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Thomas Warren had already toyed with her enough here.
In response to her grudging agreement, he leaned in, letting a light kiss fall over her ear, and quietly spoke.]
This, it doesn't change, I promise.