Was he sure he had to go home and not stay with her forever? Preferably in bed. Because goddamn.

She couldn't even tell how much of the shivers down her spine were for the threats abd how much for the consideration right under the surface. She only barely kept herself from whimpering.

Okay, no, a little bit escaped. But apart from that, she stayed defiant. "No," she said, even shaking her head - though only as little as his grip allowed. "I don't have anything to apologize for. And even if I did, you haven't earned one."