The first time Lizzy met Merriman, he had looked down on her and mocked her.
Yet he still offered her a place to shelter from the storm, even accepting Mandler, whom she brought along. Not to mention, every time Eric had cornered her with no way out, Merriman appeared like a godsend, pulling her back from the edge.
He was kind to her, so much so that Lizzy couldn't bring herself to use his kindness to her advantage.
Lizzy tugged on Merriman's sleeve, shaking her head. "Let's go. Don't get into a fight with him. I don't want anything to happen to you."
Merriman raised his dirty hands, giving her a roguish smile. "Don't worry, Mr. White Peacock here definitely won't want to touch me anymore."
He then turned his gaze on Lizzy, his deep, soothing voice seeming almost magical. "Be good, Li
