Because of a delay in the mermaid retrieval, we ended up staying home one extra day.
The whole day, no matter where I went, Ronan shadowed my every step. Not a single trace of that arrogant, untouchable pride he carried around back in the old days remained.
Before, when he looked at me, his eyes always held three parts disdain and seven parts irritation, like just being around me, his owner, somehow dirtied him.
But today, that same gaze was brimming over with skittish anxiety and desperate fawning. He even breathed so shallowly and softly, like he was terrified of disturbing me in the slightest.
Turns out, having all the decision-making power is the best confidence boost a woman can get.
When Caleb sidled over, voice sweet as honey, offering to cook me a meal, Ronan shot straight up
