“You don’t have to explain so much. I understand. Besides, it’s not like I’ll die from not seeing you for two or three days,” Rose said, sitting against the headboard of the bed, her tone calm and understanding.

But instead of feeling relief for solving a problem that had stressed them out, Maell and Niall exchanged even more worried looks.

“Sweetheart, I know it’s hard for you to be around strangers, but if you give them a chance, they—”

“Maell, didn’t you say you’re in a hurry?”

“That woman i