“The sky isn’t bright yet, so I’m not going to bet on any cabs. Besides, letting a young lady take a cab alone at this time is dangerous, so I’ll just have Fionn drive you. He’s with me, after all.”

Deirdre appreciated it immensely. “Thank you.”

“Don’t be, Miss McKinnon. I’m doing this not just because you’re my friend’s girl but because I admire you for your character and charm. I think we’re more than just someone who knows each other because of Kyran, right? We are friends, period. So we he