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I did my best to hold in my giggles as I entertainingly watched Klaus struggle with the oars of the boat. He had sent the boatman away and insisted he would could steer the boat himself.
“I don’t think you should have told him to go,” I said, pointing to the irritated boatman as he walked away from the stone dock.
“I do this all the time,” Klaus said with a chuckle.
“Somehow, I don’t quite believe you,” I teased as he began to push with one oar and then the other. “I think you should push both at the same time,” I added. Klaus grinned and glanced at me.
“I’m glad you’re smiling. That’s a nice change.”
My cheeks heated under his compliment and I turned my gaze to the water as I adjusted my cloak and hood.
“I apologize, I didn’t mean to embarrass you,” he admitted as he tried to gr
