Ivy never expected Archer to say such things.

"Are you trying to eavesdrop on us?" Ivy asked in a hushed voice.

"What are you thinking? It's late, and you're out here alone with a guy. I must protect you!" he protested.

"Don't you think Lucas can protect me? He is a man, too," Ivy retorted.

"What if he does something bad to you?" Archer asked.

"He's not that kind of person. Now, hurry back! I'm going out with him to buy some things and then heading back to the hotel," Ivy urged, pushin