“Don’t you need to go back to your company? You’ve been with me for two days.”

“My company is not as important as you,” Stanley Batton answered truthfully.

“You can always go back to your office if you’re busy. I’m fine being alone here,” said Xyla.

“It’s okay. I’ve settled everything there.”

Xyla stopped arguing and surrendered to his secure embrace. She lay on her chest like a tame, adorable kitten.

“Dad didn’t really eat just now. Make some dinner for him later. He loves your sweet and