“I’m on guard duty. Your family didn’t want you left unprotected. Unlike last time, I’m not letting you out of my sights.” He glared at me playfully, but he had to have been upset I left my apartment without telling him when I met up with Primo. Filip would have been in trouble for not keeping me safe, and that wasn’t fair to him. Any scolding I received was justified. “I’m sorry about that; I really am. I know that put you in a bad spot and endangered myself. Granted, I still would probably do it again, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t feel bad about it.” My lips pulled up in a lopsided grin I hoped was endearing enough for him to forgive me. He rewarded me with a chuckle. “Nobody’s perfect. Fortunately, this particular escapade seems to have worked out in the end.” His reassurance was sw
